Contrary to what others have said, the PFG competition is NOT played with real money (although there is an entry fee of $250)...
Turn $250 Into $25,000!
From January 1 to March 31 PFG will be conducting a trading contest utilizing the CBOT's mini-sized Dow contract. Each trader starts with a $50,000 account balance in a simulated account [note: the $50,000 is NOT real money and may not be withdrawn!].
Trades may only by in the mini-sized Dow but you can trade as much or as little as you want. The trader with the highest account balance at the conclusion of the contest wins!
First prize is $25,000! Cash! Second Prize: $12,500! Third Prize: $7,500!
Participation in the contest requires an entry fee of $250 at the time of registration. In order to register, review the rules of the contest, then register.