P2P · Citadel
Guide — Friend bets
Product reference: user journey, real-money stakes, visibility, fees at payout, and responsibilities.
Last updated · April 2026
1. Purpose and scope
Friend bets (P2P) let you run two-outcome pools (A / B) with a fixed stake per player and a cap on participants. They complement the official sportsbook: you define the topic (sports, challenges, etc.) within platform rules.
This guide describes expected product behaviour for players and creators; it does not replace the terms of use or laws that apply in your jurisdiction.
2. Typical flow
A signed-in user creates a pool (title, what you’re betting on, optional extra house rules, A and B labels, unit stake, max players, wallet currency, private or public visibility). Others join a side until the creator closes entries.
The creator locks the pool when ready, then selects the winning side once the outcome is known. Winners are credited to the wallet after the platform fee is deducted from the payout.
3. Real money only
Friend bets use only wallet-supported currencies: joining debits the full stake from the player’s real balance.
Deposits, balances, and withdrawals follow account and compliance rules. The platform fee applies when winnings are credited at settlement—not as an extra charge on withdrawal.
4. Visibility: private, public, and review
A private pool can only be joined with the invite code generated at creation.
A public pool may appear under Discover after administrator review (abuse prevention, rule clarity, compliance). Until approved, it is not shown as a validated public listing.
5. Platform fee and prize pool
A 5% fee is taken from each winner’s gross payout when the pool is settled (amount credited to the wallet). The rate is shown in the UI and in the creation form.
The pot is built from losers’ full stakes and split across winners in proportion to their stakes; the platform fee is then deducted from each winner’s credit. Payout logic follows the platform implementation.
6. Roles, moderation, and safer play
The creator must write clear rules and settle only in line with the described outcome. The team may intervene on reports, abuse, or policy breaches.
Friend bets are 18+ only. Play responsibly; use self-limit tools and player-support resources offered by Citadel.
7. Live replay (URL)
You can paste an HTTPS playback link from YouTube Live, Twitch, Vimeo, Loom, or a direct HLS (.m3u8). Private pools: only the organizer and players who have joined can watch an approved replay (the invite link alone is not enough until you join). Public pools: other viewers only see it after an administrator approves the replay.
From a phone you can broadcast when Cloudflare Stream is configured (dedicated broadcast page); otherwise use an external encoder and paste the HTTPS playback URL. The same private vs public rules apply.
8. Mobile broadcast, visibility, and moderation
Private pools use your invite code straight away: no admin validation is needed to create or join. Only approved public pools appear under Discover and in the Duels / Grasshopper tabs.
Public pools: live streams are moderated before spectators see them. Private pools: no admin review for the replay URL, but only the organizer and joined players receive the playback link in the app. Write clear rules, settle honestly, and use player support if you need help.
9. Optional “Your rules” field
Besides the main description, you can use “Your rules” to spell out deadlines, evidence (e.g. official result, what counts as proof), ties, or anything participants should agree on before they stake.
That text is visible to everyone who can view the pool. It does not replace Citadel’s terms, moderation, or law. The creator must still settle fairly; unclear, abusive, or illegal content can be acted on by the team.
Disclaimer
Product information—Citadel may change features and thresholds; refer to the current legal pages on the site.
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