Topdog
Topdog is a mobile gaming app where players compete in skill-based 1v1 matches and tournaments against real opponents, with winnings paid back to their card in seconds. The platform offers five games including 21 Hustle and Basketball Hustle, and new players receive a 100% deposit match, turning a $10 deposit into $20 of play. Topdog is live in 45 states and has paid out over $10 million to players.
- Gaming & eSports
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Mobile gaming platforms often rely on chance-based mechanics or match players against bots, and payout processes can take days. Players looking for competitive, skill-based matchups with real stakes and fast cash-outs have limited options.
Solution
Topdog provides a mobile app where players compete in skill-based games against real opponents in 1v1 matches or tournaments. The platform features high-speed game sessions that take about a minute to complete, eliminating the need for lobbies or season-long commitments. Winnings are paid out directly back to the player's card within seconds. New players receive a 100% deposit match, turning a $10 deposit into $20 of play. Topdog emphasizes that all outcomes are determined by player skill, not random chance, distinguishing it from casino-style gaming.
Target Audience
Primary users are mobile gamers aged 18 and older in the United States who want to compete in short, skill-based contests with real-money stakes and fast payouts.
Features
- 1v1 and tournament formats across five games: 21 Hustle, Basketball Hustle, Pinfall, Tilt, and 21 Royale
- Instant cash-out mechanism that returns winnings to the original deposit card in seconds
- 100% deposit match for new players ($10 becomes $20)
- Live in 45 states with real-money play and location verification at play time
- $10M+ paid out to players across matches, tournaments, and daily rewards
- FDIC-insured segregated player-funds account for entry fees and unpaid prizes
- Self-exclusion options ranging from 24 hours to permanent, with balance returned within 48 hours