Unlock engagement. Drive revenue. Stay compliant.
SkillStakes combines the thrill of prizes with skill-based mechanics. Built on PLLAY's fintech stack for speed, safety, and scale.
SkillStakes Platform
Skill-based sweepstakes with compliance-first design
Skill-Driven Entries
Players earn entries via gameplay or micro-purchases. Higher performance = bonus entries.
Automated Prize Distribution
Cash, tokens, or sponsored rewards. Instant wallet credits with vault-reveal animations.
Compliance-First Framework
US sweepstakes rules, eligibility, and disclosures included. Reduce legal overhead.
Enterprise Analytics
Real-time entries, engagement, and ROI. Export logs. BigQuery + Looker ready.
Flexible Monetization
$2–$5 micro-entries; sponsor-funded prize pools; weekly/monthly Vault events.
How SkillStakes Works
Simple integration for publishers, engaging experience for players — built on compliance-first infrastructure
For Players
Enter
$2–$5 micro-entries or earned via gameplay.
Play
Better performance = bonus entries.
Win
Transparent drawings daily/weekly/monthly.
Payout
Instant wallet credit or prize unlock.
For Publishers
Integrate
Add module via SDK/API.
Configure
Frequency, prize pools, entry tiers.
Comply
PLLAY provides rules and disclosures.
Analyze
Real-time dashboards and exports.
Compliance, baked in.
SkillStakes is implemented as a sweepstakes with free-alternative entry support and clear eligibility, rules, and disclosures. PLLAY provides templates and guidance to fit US sweepstakes standards.
Request legal packetLegal Compliance First
Jurisdiction-specific regulations with automated compliance monitoring and built-in age verification
US States Coverage
Global Markets
Verification Systems
- Age verification (18+)
- Identity verification
- Fraud detection
- Automated audit trails
Powerful Features Built for Scale
Dynamic prize scaling, fraud detection, and skill-verification systems with automated winner selection
Dynamic Prize Scaling
Prize pools automatically adjust based on participation levels, ensuring attractive rewards while maintaining profitability
Advanced Fraud Detection
AI-powered algorithms monitor for suspicious patterns, duplicate accounts, and manipulation attempts in real-time
Skill-Verification Systems
Multi-factor skill assessment ensures fair competition and validates skill-based entry bonuses
Automated Winner Selection
Transparent, auditable random selection process with complete audit trails and winner verification
Prize Distribution Options
Real Results from Real Publishers
See how gaming companies drive engagement and revenue with SkillStakes implementations
Mobile Puzzle Game
Mid-tier publisher, 2M+ MAU
"SkillStakes boosted our DAU by 40% within 30 days. The skill-based entry system perfectly complements our puzzle mechanics."
Music Streaming Platform
Enterprise client, 15M+ users
"Our music trivia competitions see 85% week-over-week retention. Users love the skill-based bonus entries tied to music knowledge."
Developer-First Integration
RESTful APIs, comprehensive documentation, and seamless platform integration for custom sweepstakes implementation
RESTful API Endpoints
Complete CRUD operations for sweepstakes management, participant tracking, and prize distribution
Interactive Documentation
Swagger-powered docs with live testing, code examples in multiple languages
SDK Integration
Native SDKs for Unity, JavaScript, Python, and PHP with comprehensive examples
Real-time Analytics
BigQuery and Looker integration for advanced reporting and business intelligence
// Initialize SkillStakes SDK
const skillstakes = new SkillStakes({
apiKey: 'your-api-key',
environment: 'production'
});
// Create skill-based sweepstakes
const sweepstakes = await skillstakes.create({
name: 'Weekly Skill Challenge',
gameId: 'puzzle-master',
prizePool: {
cash: 5000,
tokens: 10000,
sponsored: ['premium-subscription']
},
entryOptions: {
microEntry: { min: 2, max: 5 },
skillBonus: true,
maxEntries: 10
},
duration: '7d',
skillVerification: {
required: true,
minScore: 75,
rounds: 3
}
});
// Handle user entry with skill verification
const entry = await skillstakes.enterUser({
sweepstakesId: sweepstakes.id,
userId: 'user123',
entryType: 'skill',
skillScore: 89,
paymentAmount: 3.50
});
console.log('Entry successful:', entry.id);Integration
Choose your integration approach: drop-in UI components or powerful APIs for custom implementations
Drop-in UI Components
Drop-in UI components for entries, vault reveal, and winner notifications.
Auth, wallet, and analytics use your existing PLLAY integration.
Entry Components
Pre-built entry forms with skill verification UI
Vault Reveal
Animated prize reveal with customizable effects
Winner Notifications
Real-time alerts and celebration animations
PLLAY Integration
Seamless auth, wallet, and analytics integration
SDK Integration Example
// Install SkillStakes SDK
npm install @pllay/skillstakes-sdk
// Initialize with your PLLAY credentials
import { SkillStakesSDK } from '@pllay/skillstakes-sdk';
const skillstakes = new SkillStakesSDK({
apiKey: 'your-pllay-api-key',
environment: 'production'
});
// Render entry component
skillstakes.renderEntry({
containerId: 'skillstakes-entry',
sweepstakesId: 'weekly-challenge',
theme: 'dark',
onSuccess: (entry) => {
console.log('Entry successful:', entry);
}
});
// Render vault reveal component
skillstakes.renderVaultReveal({
containerId: 'vault-reveal',
prizeData: { amount: 500, type: 'cash' },
animation: 'sparkle'
});
// Setup winner notifications
skillstakes.setupNotifications({
position: 'top-right',
autoClose: 5000,
style: 'celebration'
});RESTful API Endpoints
Build custom integrations with our comprehensive API suite for complete control over the user experience.
POST
Create Entry
/v1/skillstakes/entries
Submit player entries with skill verification data
GET
Get Draws
/v1/skillstakes/draws
Retrieve draw results and winner information
POST
Issue Prize
/v1/skillstakes/prizes/issue
Distribute cash, tokens, or sponsored rewards to winners
Secure Authentication
OAuth 2.0 with rate limiting and API key management
Webhooks
Real-time notifications for entries, draws, and payouts
Analytics API
Comprehensive metrics and reporting endpoints
API Integration Example
// Create a new entry
const entry = await fetch('/v1/skillstakes/entries', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer your-api-token',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
sweepstakesId: 'weekly-challenge',
userId: 'user123',
entryType: 'skill',
skillScore: 89,
paymentAmount: 3.50
})
});
// Get draw results
const draws = await fetch('/v1/skillstakes/draws?limit=10', {
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer your-api-token'
}
});
// Issue prize to winner
const prizeResult = await fetch('/v1/skillstakes/prizes/issue', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer your-api-token',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
winnerId: 'winner123',
prizeType: 'cash',
amount: 500,
paymentMethod: 'paypal'
})
});Enterprise-Grade Trust & Security
Regulatory approvals, security certifications, and testimonials from enterprise clients
SOC 2 Type II
Audited security controls
GDPR Compliant
Privacy by design
ISO 27001
Information security
PCI DSS
Payment security
"SkillStakes' compliance framework gave us confidence to launch in all 47 states. The legal documentation and audit trails are enterprise-grade."
"The fraud detection algorithms caught 99.7% of suspicious activities in our first month. Security is clearly a top priority for PLLAY."
"PLLAY's regulatory team worked directly with our legal department. The compliance documentation exceeded our internal audit requirements."
Regulatory Approvals & Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about SkillStakes compliance, functionality, and implementation
No. SkillStakes is a sweepstakes module with free-alternative entry support and clear rules. It avoids pay-to-win lottery structures.
Yes. Free-alternative entry is supported per sweepstakes best practices.
Publishers can geofence and configure eligible regions. PLLAY provides guidance; confirm with your counsel.
Cash or token prizes settle via PLLAY wallet integration or approved partner rails.
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