DETAILS
IMPORTANT DATES
Game Begins
Jan 13, 2016
Last Day to Join
Dec 31, 1969
Last Day to Submit Initial Weigh-In
Jan 26, 2016
Weigh-Ins
13th and 14th of every month
Payouts
End of each round
See full set of rules ›
HOW DO YOU PLAY?
Bet $35
per month
Maintain
your weight
Win!
Split pot
every month
Round Goals
The object of the game is to maintain your
initial weight for 12 months, with a +2%
allowance to allow for daily fluctuations (you can also lose up to 10%).
To make that easier, we break the Maintainer into 12
rounds, each with its own pot, giving you regular accountability and incentives. That means if you stay within
-10% to +2% of your weight all year, you can cash out 12 times!
Miss a goal for a round? Don’t worry—you can still win the next round and the Grand Prize
at the end of Round 12. Half the bets are spread across
the first 11 rounds, and the winners of Round 12
split the other half. The goal for each round is the same, though you MUST be between -10% and +5%
of your initial weight by the end of Round 11 to be eligible to win the final pot.
This is to prevent unsafe sprints at the end.
Rounds 1-10: between -10% and +2%
Round 11: between -10% and +2% to win; within -10% and +5% to qualify for Round 12 (MANDATORY)
Round 12: between -10% and +2% (MANDATORY)
How do we verify your weight?
For all official weigh-ins, you'll be prompted to submit your official starting weight. Our standard weigh-in process involves you submitting 2 photos: one of you standing on a scale in lightweight clothing (no shoes, hats, belts, watches, coats, or outerwear), and another of the scale’s readout with your weigh-in word written on a piece of paper.
What you'll need
- A scale (preferably digital)
- A digital camera or smartphone
- A full-length mirror or someone to take your photo
Does this actually work?
Out of 1,039,224 DietBetters, 93.62% have lost weight during their challenges. Combined, they've lost 19,743,323 lbs and won $101,121,996. In other words...yes.
All results shown on DietBet are from actual users. Individual results may vary.Don't take our word for it
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Success Story #126: Margaret
Lost 84 lbs
Won $667
"I loved the motivation from the other players, it wasn't about the money..."
Read MoreOver the past 11 years I have been married to an amazing man who is soon to be retired from 20 years in the Air Force. I had 2 amazing kids and I g...
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Success Story #152: Kate
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Lost 55 lbs
Won $1,585
"It's really is a way to reward yourself for losing weight."
Read MoreMy work life and social life leave me without a lot of "me" time! Because life has been so busy for a few years now, I ...
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Success Story #165: Matthew
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Lost 62 lbs
Won $3,051
"Since playing DietBet games, my kids have been picking up on my healthy lifestyle changes."
Read MoreI’ve known for a long time that I needed to drop the extra weight I had on. More importantl...
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Success Story #173: Mikele
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Lost 50 lbs
Won $4,349
"My husband and I are renewing our vows and I am able to fit into the dress of my dreams!"
Read MoreAfter injuring my back last year, I gained a lot of weight and was the heaviest I had ever been i...
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Success Story #93: Jo
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Lost 56 lbs
Won $2,071
"I thrive on competition and deadlines."
Read MoreI first started my weight-loss journey when I signed up for a free 5k in my area. I've never been a runner, but I knew I needed to make some change...
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Success Story #158: Robert
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Lost 166 lbs
Won $4,502
"I have peace of mind knowing that physically I can do almost anything that I want, and that my weight is no longer holding me back."
Read MoreThe moment I knew I needed to lose weight was in 2013, when I was living...
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Success Story #51: Marian
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Lost 71 lbs
Won $1,352
"Why do I win every bet? Losing is not an option. I am betting against myself."
Read MoreI am a 50 year old, single parent of a 16 year old. I have been fat my entire life, fattest kid i...
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Success Story #164: Brittany
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Lost 45 lbs
Won $341
"Being able to fit into smaller clothes puts a smile on my face."
Read MoreI got my "before" picture taken at work. When I went to pick it up, it was laid out on a company table with some other pictures and I couldn't find...
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Success Story #163: Tammy
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Lost 85 lbs
Won $90
"Now, I wake up each morning actually excited to start the day."
Read MoreAbout two years ago, I was 270 pounds and absolutely miserable. I had no energy and was depressed about it.
Being overweight wasn’t ne...
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Success Story #148: Rick
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Lost 81 lbs
Won $1,044
"What I liked best was the support of other participants in the game."
Read MoreI had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do when I graduated from college. But over the years, I let myself go and eventually reached my highest weight of 28...
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Success Story #1: Brittany
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Lost 32 lbs
Won $748
"I was able to have fun losing weight while making money."
Read MoreMy dad's side of the family is all overweight. They have high blood pressure, weak knees, diabetes, etc. I realized that I didn't want to end up li...
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Success Story #119: Stephanie
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Lost 50 lbs
Won $254
"Why not get paid to lose weight?"
Read MoreMy entire life I've been overweight. My parents were the type that wouldn't let you leave the dinner table until your plate was clea...
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Success Story #177: Cat
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Lost 44 lbs
Won $1,493
"I never feel like I’m alone - I can connect with players instantly for support!"
Read MoreI’m passionate about the outdoors, and have lived a very active life because of that. I&rsq...
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