ABOUT TOURNAMENTS

Tournaments are competition Poker tables. The object of the game is to consistently finish with a stronger poker hand than your opponents’, and win the first prize. Tournament games are played until one player has won all the chips.

All game types in the Poker Room can be played as Single Table tournaments or Multi-Table tournaments.

Tournament poker uses the rules of the Poker game played, but there are tournament specific rules that apply.

Players can choose to play at the following tournament table types:

* ▪ Single Tournaments
* ▪ Multi-Table Tournaments

### Single Table Tournaments

Single Table Tournaments are tournaments that only require one table. The number of players required to start the tournament is limited.

Single Table tournaments run continuously, provided that the required number of players have joined the tournament.

Single Table Tournaments are displayed in the Choose Your Game box in the Lobby. You may join the tournament at any time. Once the minimum number of players required has joined the tournament, the tournament begins.

Note:

* ▪ Tournament poker games use the rules of the Poker game played, but there are tournament specific rules that apply.
* ▪ To join a Single Table Tournament you follow the same procedure as joining a normal Poker game, except when you sit down at a Single Table Tournament you must pay a fixed buy-in amount.

### Multi-Table Tournaments

Multi-Table Tournaments are Scheduled Tournaments and Sit and Go Tournaments that consist of one or more tables to accommodate each player that registers for the tournament.

All game types in the Poker Room can be played as a Multi-Table Tournament.

Sit and Go Tournaments are displayed in the Multi-Table game type option in the Choose Your Game box in the Lobby. You may join the tournament at any time. Once the minimum number of players required has joined the tournament, the tournament begins.

Multi-Table Tournaments are displayed in the Multi-Table game type option in the Choose Your Game box in the Lobby. When the tournament is open for registration, you may then register for the tournament. The tournament begins at the specified start time.

Note:
You can join the tournament once it has started.

The maximum number of players that can enter the tournament may be limited or not, depending on the tournament.

The number of prize positions offered in a tournament determines the minimum number of players required for the tournament to begin. For example, if a tournament offers prizes for first, second and third place in the tournament, the tournament requires a minimum of three players to begin. If the minimum number of players required have not registered at the time the tournament is scheduled to begin, the tournament is automatically cancelled. All buy-in amounts and entrance fees are refunded to your accounts.

To play in a tournament that you have registered for, you must log on to the Multi-Player Poker system prior to the tournament’s start time on the appropriate day. Once the tournament is open, you are automatically seated at the table to play.

As players are eliminated from the tournament, remaining players are moved and tables are consolidated, until only one table remains in the tournament. This is known as Table Balancing.

Note:
The tournament does not begin until the specified tournament start time.

The maximum number of players that can join a Multi-Table tournament may be limited or not, depending on the specific tournament requirements.

If the minimum number of players required have not registered at the time the tournament is scheduled to begin, the tournament is automatically cancelled.

### Register for a Multi-Table Tournament

To Register for a tournament from the Lobby:

1. 1. Click the Multi-Table option from the menu in the Choose Your Game box. A list of different Multi-Table Tournament types are displayed.
	2. Click the relevant Multi-Table Tournament type. A list of tables relating to the Multi-Table Tournament type you selected is displayed in the Choose Your Table box.
	3. Select the tournament you want to join, from the Choose Your Table box, the table’s information is displayed in the Enter Lobby and Join box.
	4. Click the Tournament Lobby button. The Tournament Lobby is displayed.

Note:
You can also open the Tournament Lobby for the tournament you selected, by double clicking the tournament in the Choose Your Table box.

1. 1. Click the Join/Leave button. The Join Multi-Table Tournament dialog box is displayed.
	2. Click the Buy-In button. The tournament buy-in amount and entrance fee are automatically deducted from your account. The Registration Complete dialog box is displayed confirming your successful registration.

Note:
You must log in to the Poker Room before you can register for a tournament.

### Deregister from a Multi-Table Tournament

To deregister from a tournament from the Lobby:

1. 1. Click the Multi-Table option from the menu in the Choose Your Game box. A list of different Multi-Table Tournament types are displayed.
	2. Click the relevant Multi-Table Tournament type. A list of tables relating to the Multi-Table Tournament type you selected is displayed in the Choose Your Table box.
	3. Select the tournament you want to join, from the Choose Your Table box, the table’s information is displayed in the View Details and Play box.
	4. Click the Tournament Lobby button. The Tournament Lobby is displayed.

Note:
You can also open the Tournament Lobby for the tournament you selected, by double clicking the tournament in the Game Selection box.

1. 1. Click the Join/Leave button. The Could not register for Tournament dialog box is displayed.
	2. Click the Yes button to deregister from the tournament. The tournament buy-in amount and entrance fee are automatically refunded to your account.

Note:
You must log in to the Poker Room before you can deregister from a tournament.

What is Freeroll?

A ‘freeroll’ tournament is free-to-enter and top finishers gets paid accordingly with real prizes — money and tournament tickets.

How to join a freeroll?

To join a freeroll tournament, simply click the ‘Tournament’ tab on the main lobby then click ‘Freeroll’ tab.

What is ‘Satellite’ tournament and how to find one?

Satellites are smaller tournaments in which the prize is entry into a bigger tournament. You can find satellites in the main lobby under ‘Tournament’ tab, then ‘Satellites’.

What is ‘Late Registration’?

Late registration permits players who wanted to join a tournament even if it has already started but for a limited time only. Until the end of the 1st level of stakes user can late register — applies to all tourneys. And, If maximum players is reach or a player is eliminated from one table, registration will be immediately terminated.