everyone's a little different as far as how far ya pay back, I've seen 100% winner take all but say it's pay 1 for every 3 entries max of 5 getting paid, 1st usually like 45% to 55% of total then second half of that, then 3rd half again. then common sense for 4th and 5th, 300, 150,75,50,25 would be common for a $625 purse. or 2nd $175 for a $650 purse.