Get funded to play poker today
Show your skills in our simulated poker Challenge
Get instantly funded
Play, profit and grow without limits
Level up your poker career with Upstakes. Instantly unlock up to €15,000 in guaranteed funding, keep 50% of your profits, and rise to the top.
100% Transparency
Data-driven, transparent results
Trusted by Players
Rated 4.5/5 by real players worldwide
Built by Poker Pros
Created by players, for players
Always Player-First
Simple terms, fair opportunities
How It Works
Pick your level
Choose entry from €10–€300 Entry × 50 = guaranteed bankrollHigher entry = more funding
Beat the Challenge
Play 100 simulated handsScore 75%+ to qualifyUnlock your funding
Get funded and grow
Play tournaments with our money Keep 50% profitsGrow without financial risk
The New Era of Poker Funding
Built for players. Driven by skill. Powered by data.
Become a better player
Get a detailed analysis of your Challenge performance and use the insights to improve your game.
Skip the endless grind
Beat the Challenge, get funded, and level up your poker career today.
Get up to €15,000 to start
Instantly unlock funding. Play with our bankroll and keep 50% of profits.
Reach your full potential
Win? → Grow your funding volume. Lose? → No worries, we do not want anything back.
Trusted by players worldwide
Upstakes is cool because you get two things at once: a shot at funding and deep insights into your game.
Lukáš Záškodný
mid-stakes pro
Never seen a platform that gets you funded this fast. One day you beat the challenge, the next you’re backed.
Kretyna28
pro player & streamer
Well, I honestly didn’t think a player like me could get funded to play real tournaments. Until Upstakes.
Marco Siverio
recreational player
Finally a funding platform where your skills matter more than who you know.
Kraca
mid-stakes pro
What I like about Upstakes is it keeps things fair and transparent. No politics, just performance.
MrM@r
mid-stakes pro
Experience the Platform
Everything you need to prove your game and get staked
Challenge Dashboard
A real tournament-style experience within the Challenge
Your Performance Analysis
Get a detailed analysis of your Challenge performance
Funding Contract Preview
Transparent terms with the contract available for review in the footer
Challenge Dashboard
A real tournament-style experience within the Challenge
Your Performance Analysis
Get a detailed analysis of your Challenge performance
Funding Contract Preview
Transparent terms with the contract available for review in the footer
Inside Upstakes
Built on poker expertise.Powered by business drive.
Upstakes was born where entrepreneurial vision meets poker knowledge. Our core team blends years at the tables with business expertise to build a platform that empowers players and redefines staking.
Jan "hownorez" Nakládal
CO-FOUNDER, POKER EXPERTPro poker player, staker and coach.
Recognized for his results and trusted for his insights. 3× WCOOP Champion 3× SCOOP Champion 1× WSOP Main Event Semi Final Table
Jan Hlavica
CO-FOUNDER, CEO
Serial entrepreneur with VC experience. The driving force behind Upstakes, bringing vision and growth expertise.
Matěj Turek & 10X Fund
VC & PE Investor
Invested in Upstakes. Other investments include the pro football club FK Dukla Prague, AI startup E2B, and many more.
Got questions?We’ve got answers.
Get in Touch
Questions, ideas, or partnership requests? We’d love to hear from you.We usually respond within 24 hours.
They wrote about us
Introducing Upstakes: A New Era of Poker Staking
Startuje revoluční pokerový projekt, s Upstakes má šanci na staking každý
Wir stellen vor: Upstakes - die neue Ära des Poker-Stakings
Šance na poker staking pro všechny? Jan „Hownorez“ Nakládal spouští projekt Upstakes
Predstavujeme Upstakes: Novú éru pokrového stakingu
Vše, co jste chtěli vědět o Upstakes - rozhovor s Janem Nakládalem a Janem Hlavicou
Have you got what it takes? Time to prove it.
Complete the 10-Spot Free Demo Challenge and get 5% off your first real Challenge.
The Blacklist
We protect our community by banning players who violate our terms. Fraud, collusion, or any attempt to exploit the system means permanent removal. No second chances.
| Username | Ban Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No one has broken any rules | |||
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