I know of a couple of survivor pools, one mid range and another HUGE, the number of particular pools (lots of contestants for lower stakes, other high roller type pools with big time entry fees and fewer total guys/entries) within the large framework is really quite extensive ... I've even done several of them.
Now, I have no reason to believe that there is anything foul going on with these, but my question is, how does anyone know? Beyond that, let's say they do pay, how would you know what they charge for a "management fee"? How do they get the cash to you? Is it all cash?
Are you expected to tip even though there is no mention of that anywhere, when and if you win?
I'm wondering if anyone has any insight. Some of these pools are serious money if you hit.