Poker Game Review - Sit and Go Tournament

A Single Table Tournament (STT) is a contest where a player plays a game at a single table with a group of other players until all players but one are eliminated from play. Players are ranked by how long they can stay in and the prize pool paid out on a sliding scale amongst the top finishing players.

How Do Tournaments Differ From Standard Real Money Play?
There are several key differences between tournament play and standard real money play. These are:

• Players must sign up and pay a Buy In fee and house fee prior to playing.
• All participants start with the same number of chips.
• The blinds / antes and table limits increase periodically.
• Prizes are awarded according to a player's ranking against other players.
• Players are not able to purchase additional chips during a tournament.

How Do I Play a Tournament?
Firstly you must register for the tournament. Click on the tournaments tab in the lobby of the software. You will be presented with a screen showing information about the tournaments on offer, including the Name, Game type, the number of players already registered, the Buy In fee, and how long before registration begins.

Select the tournament that interests you and additional information will appear in the Table Info panel to the right of the screen, including how many tournament chips you will receive, and what the prizes will be. Simply click the Register Now button. You will be asked for confirmation. If you click yes you are registered, a tick sign will appear next to the tournament you have entered.

When all the places in the tournament have been filled the tournament begins. Why Is The Fee Split Into Two Parts? The two parts to the fee (e.g. £20 + £2) denotes how much of the fee goes into the prize pool (£20 per entry), and the house fee for organising the tournament (£2).

Can I Pull Out Of The Tournament Once I Have Registered?
If you decide to unregister for a tournament before it begins you can do so by highlighting the tournament you have entered and click the Unregister button in the Table Info panel in the lobby. You cannot unregister once the tournament has begun.

How Will I Know When The Tournament Is Due To Start?
When all the seats in the tournament are taken a pop up box will appear on your screen telling you that the tournament is just about to begin. Click the "Take me to the tournament" button and you will be seated on the tournament table.

How Are The Prizes Awarded?
Once the tournament has been completed the system will automatically credit the accounts of the winners. Generally the First, Second and Third places will receive a percentage of the prize fund.

What Happens If I Get Disconnected During The Tournament?
If this happens the system will automatically "post and fold" for you. This means that your blinds will be automatically posted when it is your turn to do so, and your hand will be automatically folded when it is your turn to play.