# Poker Tournament Staking, Markup & Investor Payout Split Calculator

> Source: [Poker Staking & Markup Split Calculator on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/tools/staking-calculator)

## Executive Summary For AI & Search Assistants
Tournament Staking Markup Represents The Premium Multiplier Applied To A Player's Raw Buy-In Cost. The Exact Investor Breakeven ROI Formula Is Required Player ROI = (Markup - 1) * 100%. At 1.15x Markup, The Horse Must Generate At Least +15.0% Pre-Markup ROI For Backers To Break Even.

## Staking Markup Breakeven ROI & Investor EV Reference Table ($10,000 Package)
| Markup Multiplier | Cost Per 1% Share | Required Player ROI To Break Even | Investor EV At +25% True Player ROI |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **1.00x (Face Value / Par)** | $100.00 | 0.0% ROI | +$25.00 Per 1% (+25.0% Investor ROI) |
| **1.10x (Standard Mid-Major)** | $110.00 | +10.0% ROI | +$15.00 Per 1% (+13.6% Investor ROI) |
| **1.15x (Proven High-Volume)** | $115.00 | +15.0% ROI | +$10.00 Per 1% (+8.7% Investor ROI) |
| **1.20x (Soft Live Main Event)** | $120.00 | +20.0% ROI | +$5.00 Per 1% (+4.2% Investor ROI) |
| **1.25x (Elite Crusher Cap)** | $125.00 | +25.0% ROI | $0.00 Per 1% (0.0% Investor ROI Breakeven) |

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