Early payout tournaments work the same way as other tournaments with one important exception.
Once the tournament reaches the paid positions, all eligible players will instantly receive the minimum cash amount shown in the tournament's prize structure.
A pop-up message will appear on the table advising all players they have received their prize. The tournament will then carry on as usual. After a player is eliminated from the tournament (or wins it), a second payment for the difference between the minimum cash amount and the total prize earned will be credited. If a higher prize hasn't been earned, there will be no second payment.