Every Friday night, millions of fans open their fantasy sports apps, lock in their picks, and ride the thrill of game day. Billions of dollars move through these platforms each year. But ask yourself this: Where does all that money go?
Spoiler: it’s not staying in your neighborhood.
It’s going to corporate headquarters in Florida, Georgia, and offshore tax havens. It’s being gobbled up by VC-backed gaming giants who pay little to no taxes in the states they operate in—and none of that cash is going back into your local schools, parks, or youth sports.
That’s the problem.
Here’s the fix.
Local Gaming Should Fund Local Impact
Your community members are already playing. Parents, alumni, teachers, and fans—they’re all logging into fantasy apps, making picks, and chasing payouts. But none of that activity benefits your booster club. None of it helps your kid’s team get new uniforms or pay for travel costs. It just builds someone else’s empire.
That’s broken.
Local participation should mean local reward.
If the action happens in your town, the proceeds should stay there.
Predict5: Built to Give Back, Not Take
At Predict5, we’ve reimagined fantasy gaming with a local-first mindset. Every time someone plays on our platform, a portion of the entry fee goes directly back to their chosen booster club. We’ve baked community support into the core of our model:
- Players win prizes.
- Clubs win. They receive half the net entries fees after paying out winning entries
- Communities win. Money stays where the games are being played.
No hidden fees. No complex forms. No begging for donations. Just a simple, engaging way to raise money through behavior people are already doing.
The Big Guys Won’t Do This—But You Can
The truth is, the major fantasy operators have no incentive to reinvest in your community. They’re built for shareholder returns, not civic responsibility. And without regulation or tax reform, they’ll keep extracting value without giving anything back.
That’s why it’s up to us—to parents, coaches, athletic directors, and local leaders—to take the power back. To choose platforms that align with our values. To make sure the money raised in our communities actually stays in our communities.
And to finally fund our programs in a way that’s sustainable, smart, and fun.
Founder Quote:
“We’re done watching billions leave our communities while our booster clubs struggle. Predict5 was built so every pick, every play, and every dollar could help fund the future of local sports. This isn’t just about gaming—it’s about ownership.”
— Bo Grey, Founder of Predict5