⚙️ Full Guide

How It Works

Everything you need to know about playing, scoring, winning — and how YourFreeLottos sustains itself as a free platform.

Step by Step

Playing Fantasy Tennis in 5 Steps

01
Free Forever

Create Your Free Account

Register in under 60 seconds with your email address. No credit card, no payment, no trial period — your account is free for life. Verify your age (18+) and you're ready to play.

02
ATP & WTA

Choose a Tournament Contest

Browse the weekly contest lobby. Each contest is tied to a real ATP or WTA tournament — Grand Slams, Masters 1000s, WTA 1000s, and 500-level events. Entry is always free.

03
Strategy

Build Your Lineup

Select 5 players from the tournament draw within a salary cap of 50,000 credits. Balance star power with smart value picks — the best lineups mix guaranteed round winners with players poised for deep runs.

Pro tip: Players reaching the Quarter-Final earn +5 pts, Semi-Final +8 pts, Final +12 pts, Win +20 pts. Deep-run picks win contests.

04
Live

Earn Points in Real Time

Your lineup earns fantasy points based on live match performance — aces, break points, set wins, and tournament progression. The live dashboard updates within 15 minutes of each match completion.

05
Real Prizes

Win Real Prizes

Top-ranked lineups receive real cash prizes within 5 business days of the tournament final — paid via SEPA bank transfer or PayPal. The top 15% of finishers win something in every standard contest.

€750
1st Prize
€200
2nd Prize
€125
3rd Prize
15%
of field wins
📊 Scoring System

How Fantasy Points Are Calculated

Our algorithm uses 18 distinct match metrics. Here are the primary scoring events:

⬆️ Points You Earn

Match Win+10 pts
Set Win+3 pts
Ace+1 pt
Break Point Converted+2 pts
Reaching QF / SF / F+5/+8/+12
Tournament Win+20 pts
Straight Sets Win (bonus)+4 pts

⬇️ Point Deductions

Double Fault−1 pt
Retirement / Withdrawal−5 pts
Code Violation−3 pts

Points are verified against official ATP / WTA scorecards within 15 minutes of each match completion.

💼 Business Model

How YourFreeLottos Makes Money

Full transparency about how we sustain a free platform while paying real prizes.

👑

Premium Subscriptions

Our primary revenue stream. Premium members pay €6.99/month for advanced analytics, exclusive high-prize tournaments, ad-free experience, and priority customer support. The core game remains free.

~45% of revenue
🤝

Sponsorships & Partnerships

Dutch tennis brands, equipment retailers, and sports apparel companies sponsor specific tournament series. Sponsors get visibility within those contest lobbies. All sponsorships are clearly disclosed.

~35% of revenue
🏢

B2B Licensing & Affiliate

We license our fantasy scoring engine to sports media companies and KNLTB-affiliated organisations. We also earn affiliate commissions when players purchase tennis gear from our vetted partner retailers.

~20% of revenue
💡

No Hidden Costs. Ever.

Every single prize on the platform — including the main weekly prize pools — comes from our subscription and sponsorship revenue, not from player entry fees. This is not a gambling model; it is a skill-based entertainment model fully compliant with Dutch consumer and gaming law.

Prize pools are funded from a dedicated Prize Reserve Account, audited quarterly by an independent accountant. Minimum prize pool guarantees are published for each contest before entries open.

❓ Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Creating an account, joining any standard contest, building your lineup, and winning prizes are all completely free. Premium is optional and only unlocks extra features — it does not affect your eligibility for free prize pools.
Prizes are paid within 5 business days of tournament completion via bank transfer (SEPA), PayPal, or as voucher credit with partner retailers. Minimum payout threshold is €10.
No. Lineups lock at the contest entry deadline, which is always before the first match of the relevant tournament round. This is what makes it a skill game — your pre-tournament knowledge and research determines your success.
If a player withdraws before playing a single match, their salary value is refunded and you may substitute within 2 hours of the withdrawal announcement. Retirements during a match receive partial points for completed sets.
Yes. YourFreeLottos is a skill-based game, not a gambling product. No money is required to play, and outcomes depend on skill and knowledge, not chance. We operate in full compliance with Dutch law and the guidelines of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA).

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