Can I Manage Entrants and Picks on Splash?
Managing Entrants and Picks on Splash
One of the most common questions we get about Splash is whether contest organizers can manage entrants and make picks on their behalf. The answer depends on your contest type.
Self-Managed Contests
For self-managed contests, you have full control. You can manage entrants and make picks as needed. This flexibility is perfect for internal company contests, promotional giveaways, or any contest where you want hands-on management.
Paid Contests: A Different Story
Here's where things change. Due to fantasy sports regulations, paid contests work differently. In any paid contest, only the end user can make their own picks. This isn't a platform limitation – it's a legal requirement that protects both you and your participants.
This means participants must log in themselves and make their own selections. You can't make picks on their behalf, even if they ask you to.
Why This Matters
These regulations exist to ensure fair play and compliance with fantasy sports laws. When real money is involved, the person entering the contest must be the same person making the picks.
Planning Your Contest
Understanding this distinction helps you plan better contests. If you need full management control, stick with self-managed contests. If you're running paid contests, build in time for participants to make their own picks and communicate this requirement clearly in your contest rules.
Questions about contest types and pick management? Our support team can help you choose the right setup for your needs.
This article contains betting tips and strategies for basketball fans. Splash Sports’ basketball fantasy contests are NOT sports betting. If you want to place bets on basketball or other sports, there are plenty of other sites to choose from.
While this article contains general betting tips and strategies for sports fans, please note that Splash Sports does not offer sports betting of any kind. Splash Sports offers fantasy contests and other games of skill where you can organize contests and compete with your friends for real money or play against the community for cash prizes.
This article contains betting tips and strategies for golf fans. Splash Sports’ golf fantasy contests are NOT sports betting. If you want to place bets on golf or other sports, there are plenty of other sites to choose from.
While this article contains general betting tips and strategies for sports fans, please note that Splash Sports does not offer sports betting of any kind. Splash Sports offers fantasy contests and other games of skill where you can organize contests and compete with your friends for real money or play against the community for cash prizes.
This article contains betting tips and strategies for football fans. Splash Sports’ football fantasy contests are NOT sports betting. If you want to place bets on football or other sports, there are plenty of other sites to choose from.
While this article contains general betting tips and strategies for sports fans, please note that Splash Sports does not offer sports betting of any kind. Splash Sports offers fantasy contests and other games of skill where you can organize contests and compete with your friends for real money or play against the community for cash prizes.
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