{"about":"WorldWinner","publisher":"PlayWorldWinner Editorial Team (independent, not operated by WorldWinner)","source":"https://www.playworldwinner.com/facts/","methodology":"https://www.playworldwinner.com/methodology/","verified":"2026-09-22","facts":[{"id":"owner","label":"Owner","value":"WorldWinner is operated by WorldWinner (formerly Game Taco, Inc., renamed in October 2023), which is backed by Platinum Equity. Game Taco acquired WorldWinner from GSN and Sony in May 2021.","source":"Platinum Equity; WorldWinner corporate site","sourceUrl":"https://corp.worldwinner.com/worldwinner-rebrand"},{"id":"fanduel","label":"FanDuel relationship","value":"WorldWinner powers FanDuel Faceoff under an exclusive partnership. WorldWinner is not owned by FanDuel or Flutter.","source":"WorldWinner corporate site","sourceUrl":"https://corp.worldwinner.com/fanduel-faceoff"},{"id":"founded","label":"Founded","value":"WorldWinner was founded in 1999 in Newton, Massachusetts, and launched on August 17, 2000.","source":"Wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WorldWinner"},{"id":"headquarters","label":"Headquarters","value":"2270 Corporate Circle, Suite 110, Henderson, NV 89074.","source":"WorldWinner corporate contact page","sourceUrl":"https://corp.worldwinner.com/contact"},{"id":"ceo","label":"CEO","value":"Nir Efrat, appointed in November 2025.","source":"PR Newswire, November 24, 2025"},{"id":"payouts","label":"Lifetime prizes","value":"WorldWinner reports over $2 billion in prizes awarded, more than $1 million in prizes weekly, 34 million players, and 5 billion games played.","source":"WorldWinner corporate site (prize totals); WorldWinner press release, PR Newswire, November 24, 2025 (player and game counts). Its help center cites more than 30 million registered players (September 22, 2026).","sourceUrl":"https://corp.worldwinner.com"},{"id":"game-count","label":"Number of games","value":"WorldWinner lists more than 30 current titles, some with limited availability.","source":"WorldWinner help center","sourceUrl":"https://worldwinner.zendesk.com"},{"id":"licensed-brands","label":"Licensed brands","value":"Wheel of Fortune, SCRABBLE Cubes, BOGGLE, YAHTZEE, and Atari Breakout Blitz.","source":"App Store listing; WorldWinner help center"},{"id":"retired-titles","label":"Retired titles","value":"Bejeweled Champions (license ended July 1, 2025), Angry Birds Champions, Two Dots, Tetris Burst, Jeopardy, Trivial Pursuit, Mahjong Dimensions, Dynomite, SwapIt, and Vegas Nights 2 are no longer offered.","source":"Third-party reporting; WorldWinner help center"},{"id":"entry-fees","label":"Entry fees","value":"WorldWinner says cash tournament entry fees start as low as $0.88, with lower-priced tournaments during promotions. Typical entries run up to $5, and premium tournaments cost $10 or more.","source":"WorldWinner help center"},{"id":"deposits","label":"Deposits","value":"The minimum deposit is $5. Accepted methods include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay (Apple Pay only on iPhone and iPad). Capital One brand credit and debit cards are not accepted. WorldWinner charges no deposit fees.","source":"WorldWinner help center, accepted payment methods; App Store listing","sourceUrl":"https://worldwinner.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/54995986544147-What-payment-methods-are-accepted-on-WorldWinner"},{"id":"withdrawals","label":"Withdrawals","value":"The minimum withdrawal is $1.75, and check withdrawals have a $10 minimum: the help center says a check request under $10 is rejected and the funds return to the account balance, while WorldWinner's Terms and Conditions, last updated May 27, 2021, still reserve a $1.75 processing fee on check requests under $10. Withdrawals return to the original deposit method first, and anything above the amount deposited by card or Apple Pay is paid by check. Card, PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay withdrawals can take up to 7 business days, and checks up to 8 weeks. A deposit is required before withdrawing, and withdrawing forfeits all Bonus Bucks.","source":"WorldWinner help center, withdrawal articles","sourceUrl":"https://worldwinner.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/55029821337875-How-long-does-it-take-to-receive-a-withdrawal"},{"id":"inactivity-fee","label":"Inactivity fee","value":"$3.50 per month once a cash account has gone 6 consecutive months without a login.","source":"WorldWinner terms","sourceUrl":"https://terms.worldwinner.com"},{"id":"welcome-bonus","label":"New user offer","value":"A new user special offer of up to $200 in deposit match plus $20 in daily discounts. Bonus Bucks apply at $0.10 per $1 of entry fee, expire after 6 months without logging in, and cannot be withdrawn.","source":"WorldWinner marketing, November 2026; help center"},{"id":"loyalty","label":"Loyalty programs","value":"Rewards Points, Goal Power, and the Premier Club, which has 10 tiers as of June 2026, earns 100 Premier Points per $1 in entry fees, and pays weekly Premier Payback in Bonus Bucks from tier 5.","source":"WorldWinner corporate site","sourceUrl":"https://corp.worldwinner.com/the-new-premier-club-is-here"},{"id":"referral","label":"Referral program","value":"WorldWinner's help center states that it does not offer a Refer-A-Friend bonus program at this time and plans to offer one in the near future.","source":"WorldWinner help center, Refer-A-Friend article","sourceUrl":"https://worldwinner.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/29657122641043-Is-there-a-Refer-A-Friend-bonus-on-WorldWinner"},{"id":"apps","label":"Apps and platforms","value":"iOS app \"WorldWinner: Play for Cash\" on the App Store (rated 4.6, 18+). The Android app is a direct download from the WorldWinner corporate site and is not on Google Play. Web play is at web.worldwinner.com.","source":"App Store; WorldWinner corporate site","sourceUrl":"https://corp.worldwinner.com/android"},{"id":"restricted-states","label":"States without cash play","value":"WorldWinner's help center lists five states where cash competitions are not offered: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, and South Dakota.","source":"WorldWinner help center, Restricted States (updated 2026-09-18)","sourceUrl":"https://worldwinner.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405395716243-Restricted-States"},{"id":"game-type-restrictions","label":"Game-type restrictions","value":"Indiana and Maine: no card games for cash. Arizona and Florida: no Progressive, Mega Event, or Fixed Prize Unlimited Entry tournaments.","source":"WorldWinner help center, Restricted States (updated 2026-09-18)","sourceUrl":"https://worldwinner.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405395716243-Restricted-States"},{"id":"age-international","label":"Age and international","value":"Players must be 18 or older (higher in some jurisdictions). Cash play is void in the EU and is offered in Canada except Quebec, with Ontario also listed as restricted.","source":"WorldWinner terms; help center"},{"id":"taxes","label":"Taxes","value":"Starting with 2026, WorldWinner reports winnings for US players whose Net Winnings (cash winnings minus entry fees paid) reach or exceed $2,000 at the end of the calendar year, and mails and emails them a 1099-MISC. A player who reaches $2,000 during the year is prompted in the account to submit a W-9 electronically. For years before 2026, the threshold was $600.","source":"WorldWinner help center, Taxes Explained (updated 2026-09-15)","sourceUrl":"https://worldwinner.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/50008094487187-Taxes-Explained"},{"id":"fairness","label":"Fair play","value":"Opponents are matched by a per-game skill rating. WorldWinner states that players never face bots. Multi-accounting and collusion are banned. Self-exclusion is available for 30 days, 90 days, 1 year, or permanently.","source":"WorldWinner help center; responsible gaming policy"},{"id":"support","label":"Support","value":"Support runs through help-center tickets and info@worldwinner.com. There is no live chat.","source":"WorldWinner corporate contact page","sourceUrl":"https://corp.worldwinner.com/contact"},{"id":"ratings","label":"Third-party ratings","value":"Trustpilot 4.0 from about 2,300 reviews; App Store 4.6; PissedConsumer 1.9; Sitejabber 1.5.","source":"Each rating site, as of the verification date"}],"glossary":[{"slug":"practice-game","term":"Practice game","definition":"A free game with no entry fee and no cash prize, used to learn a title before entering cash tournaments."},{"slug":"head-to-head","term":"Head-to-Head","definition":"A two-player tournament. Both players get identical game conditions, and the higher score wins the prize."},{"slug":"multiplayer-tournament","term":"Multiplayer tournament","definition":"A tournament with three or more entrants in which the top finishers split the prize pool according to a posted payout table."},{"slug":"solo-challenge","term":"Solo Challenge","definition":"A format in which a player competes against a target rather than a live field of opponents."},{"slug":"progressive-tournament","term":"Progressive tournament","definition":"A tournament whose prize pool grows as more players enter. Not offered for cash in Arizona or Florida."},{"slug":"jackpop","term":"JackPOP","definition":"A fast 3-player jackpot-style tournament whose prize pool is set by a random multiplier applied to the entry fee; all three play at the same time and the highest score wins."},{"slug":"survivor-tournament","term":"Survivor tournament","definition":"A multi-round elimination format in which the lowest scores are cut each round until a winner remains."},{"slug":"mega-event","term":"Mega Event","definition":"A free-registration points leaderboard event. WorldWinner awards 1 point per $1 of entry fees and 1 point per $1 of winnings during the event. Not offered for cash in Arizona or Florida."},{"slug":"premium-tournament","term":"Premium tournament","definition":"A higher entry-fee tournament, typically $10 or more per entry."},{"slug":"beat-the-score","term":"Beat The Score","definition":"A promotion in which a player unlocks rewards by reaching posted score thresholds in a game."},{"slug":"fixed-prize-unlimited-entry","term":"Fixed Prize Unlimited Entry","definition":"A tournament with a set prize and no cap on the number of entries. Not offered for cash in Arizona or Florida."},{"slug":"premier-club-freeplay","term":"Premier Club FreePlay","definition":"Free-entry tournaments reserved for Premier Club members."},{"slug":"bonus-bucks","term":"Bonus Bucks","definition":"Promotional credit that covers part of an entry fee at $0.10 per $1. Bonus Bucks expire after 6 months without logging in, cannot be withdrawn, and are forfeited when a player withdraws."},{"slug":"rewards-points","term":"Rewards Points","definition":"Loyalty points earned from paid entries that can be redeemed inside WorldWinner."},{"slug":"premier-club","term":"Premier Club","definition":"WorldWinner's 10-tier loyalty program. Players earn 100 Premier Points per $1 in entry fees, and tiers 5 and above receive weekly Premier Payback in Bonus Bucks."},{"slug":"skill-rating","term":"Skill rating","definition":"A per-game rating WorldWinner uses to match players against opponents of similar ability."},{"slug":"entry-fee","term":"Entry fee","definition":"The amount paid to join a cash tournament. Part funds the prize pool and part is retained by WorldWinner as its fee."},{"slug":"winnings-balance","term":"Winnings balance","definition":"The portion of an account built from tournament prizes. It is the withdrawable part of the balance."}]}