Multi-Player Poker is a global card room game where Players from different global locations play against each other. It enables you to play against one or more Players.

The objective is to complete the game with the strongest hand, and win the pot.

There are six Poker game types offered in the Multi-Player Poker suite. These are:

• Texas Hold 'em
• Omaha
• Omaha Hi-Lo
• Seven-Card Stud
• Five-Card Stud
• Five-Card Draw

Note:
All of these games can be played as 1-on-1 games or tournaments.

The pot is the pile of chips that accumulates as each Player antes, bets and raises. All winnings are paid from the pot. The value of the pot varies. It is dependent on the stakes involved and the amount the Players bet. The pot goes to the winner of the hand in each game.

Note:

• The House takes a small percentage of the pot. This is known as the rake.
• If two or more Players have the same winning hand, they split the pot equally.

The poker hands are the same for all Multi-Player Poker games.

Royal Flush

This is a combination of the following cards of the same suit: Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten.

Example:

Straight Flush

This is a combination of five cards of the same suit in sequence.

Example:

Four of a Kind

This is a combination of four cards of the same denomination.

Example:

Full House

This is a combination of three cards of the same denomination, and two cards of another denomination.

Example:

Flush

This is a combination of five cards of the same suit.

Example:

Straight

This is a combination of five cards of different suits in sequence.

Example:

Three of a Kind

This is a combination of three cards of the same denomination, and any two other cards.

Example:

Two Pairs

This is a combination of two denominative pairs, and any other card.

Example:

One Pair

This is a combination of one denominative pair, and three unmatched cards.

Example:

No other hand combination exists. The highest ranking card wins.

If the table you require is full, you can subscribe to the Waiting List for that table. Or you can subscribe to a Waiting List for all tables that have the same details as the selected table.

When you choose to join the Waiting List for all tables matching the selected table, you can do the following:

• Enter the minimum number of Players required at the table before you are notified of an available seat.
• Select the table details you want to match.

The table details used are:

• Real money status
• Game type
• Stakes
• Bet limit type

You can remove yourself from a Waiting List. If you remove yourself, you are removed from all the Waiting Lists of all tables with the same details as the selected table.

When a seat is available at a table, the first Player on the Waiting List is prompted to either:

• Sit down
• Be reminded later
• Be removed from the waiting list

Note:

• Tournament tables do not have Waiting Lists.
• You must log in to the Multi-Player Casino before you can join a Waiting List.
• When you disconnect from the Multi-Player Poker system, you are removed from all Waiting Lists.

How To... Join a Waiting List
How To... Remove Yourself from a Waiting List

Player Notes enables you to enter information about the other Players at the table. You can only view notes you create.

How To... Edit Player Notes
How To... View Player Notes

Player Ratings enables you to allocate a color icon to Players at the table. You can only view Player Ratings you create.

How To... Allocate a Player Rating

If you are playing at a table, or just viewing a table, you can type and send chat text to the table. This text is seen by all Players watching or sitting at the table.

Note:

• You must log in to the Multi-Player Casino before you can chat.
• Player chat is enabled by default.
• You can disable Player chat.

The following rules apply when using the Player chat feature:

• Communication between Players at the table is in English or the allocated Table Language only.
• No mention of or advertising for other Poker Rooms or Poker Casinos is permitted.
• The sending of multiple and frequent messages to the chat window is not permitted.
• No foul, abusive or insulting language is permitted.

If you do not abide by these rules, it may result in the following:

• Player's chat feature being disabled.
• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.
• Players being banned from the Multi-Player Casino.
  
  Note:
  These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

How To... Enter Chat Text
How To... Turn Player Chat Off
How To... Turn Player Chat On

The Loyalty Program feature enables you to earn points when playing certain games or tournaments.

The current value of your points is displayed in the Points box in the Lobby. The points value displayed in the Points box is the total number of accumulated points available to you.

Note:

• The Poker Room may have a different name for the Loyalty Program.
• For more information about the Poker Room's Loyalty Program go to the Poker Room website.

The Quickplay Lobby enables you to find a Poker Table quickly and easily. To simplify the search process, you must specify the criteria on consecutive screens to search on.

Click the Change Lobby button from the Icon menu to display the Quickplay Lobby.

You can search for Cash games, Sit and Go Tournaments and Scheduled Tournaments.

The following search screens are displayed when you click on a game category:

Cash Games

• What game would you like to play?
  Select the preferred game type from this screen. To learn more about each game type, position your mouse cursor over an icon. Game type information is displayed in the information window on the right.
  
  Note:
  All the game types are displayed on the screen, such as Omaha.
  
  
• Our Recommendation:
  A recommended game is displayed. Click the Go to Table button to go to the recommended table. Alternately, you can change any of the game criteria to search for a different table. Click the Change link to:
  
  
  • Change game type.
  • Change your table currency.
  • Change the Stakes using the slider.
  • Change bet limits. Your options are Fixed Limit, Pot Limit and No Limit.
  • Change the maximum number of Players allowed per table.
  • Change the Buy-in you want to bring to the table. You can choose to bring your entire balance, an specific amount or play free games.

Sit & Go Tournament Games

• What game would you like to play?
  Select the preferred game type from this screen. To learn more about each game type, position your mouse cursor over an icon. Game type information is displayed in the information window on the right.
  
  Note:
  All the game types are displayed on the screen, such as Omaha.
  
  
• What is your Buy-In?
  Use the slider to filter the tables by bet range. Click the plus (+) or minus(-) buttons to move the slider.
  
  
• What kind of tournament do you want to play?
  Select the tournament type you want to play, either Single Table Sit & Go or Multi-Table Sit & Go.
  
  Note:
  If an exact tournament match is not found, a list of recommended games are displayed.

Scheduled Tournament Games

• What game would you like to play?
  Select the preferred game type from this screen. To learn more about each game type, position your mouse cursor over an icon. Game type information is displayed in the information window on the right.
  
  Note:
  All the game types are displayed on the screen, such as Omaha..
  
  
• What is your Buy-In?
  Use the slider to filter the tables by bet range. Click the plus (+) or minus(-) buttons to move the slider.
  
  
• What Tournament do you want to play?
  A list of tournaments are displayed. Click the Register button you want to immediately buy-in to the tournament. Click the Tournament Lobby link to go to the tournament lobby.
  
  Note:
  Click the More button to view more scheduled games.

Time Bank enables you to access additional time if you want more time to think about your hand. There is a limit to this time. Your time banks replenish when you exit the table.

Note:
If your time banks are depleted during a tournament, it cannot be replenished.

Click a Time Bank button in the time area of the game to access the time bank. If you do not click the Time Bank button you are automatically timed out as usual.

Note:
The Time Bank button is activated when you receive the first time-out warning. For example, ten seconds remaining. If you opt for extra time, your time bank is accessed when the normal time allocated expires.

Multi-Player Poker is multi-currency enabled. You have the option to play at tables offering multiple currencies. Your currency is automatically converted when you join a foreign currency table. The amount of money available to you is calculated when you sit down and bring money to the table. You are notified of the exchange rate between your base currency and that of the table, as well as the net cost to your base account balance. The Lobby displays your balance in the currency of your base account. Your table balance is displayed in the currency of the table.

Depending on the tables available, you can:

• Play on all available tables, regardless of the currency of the table. When you play on different currency tables, your currency is converted when buying in. This is an automated process.
• You still earn bonuses as per normal. Any existing bonuses are converted into your new currency at the same exchange rate that existed at the time you received the bonus.

The Multi-currency feature enables you to play in your currency of choice, and therefore enhances your game play experience.

Note:
To ensure that all currency conversions are accurate and up-to-date, a spot rate is downloaded daily from a service provider for every currency used. You are also advised of the rate used in all conversions.

The Poker Table is designed to make your gaming experience as realistic and intuitive as possible through the use of easily accessible buttons, menu options and information boxes. The following graphic shows the features of a typical Poker Table screen. Your Poker Table features may be different.

• Position your mouse pointer over the screen feature you want to identify.
• To view the description of a feature, click the required area on the graphic.
• Where possible, refer to the How To… section for information on how to use a feature.

All Play action occurs on the table layout with the card hands dealt on the table. You can configure your table layout by clicking the Menu button and selecting the Options option. The following is displayed on the table:

• Any possible hand combinations considering the cards you are dealt
• The community cards
• The Pot accumulated as each Player antes, bets and raises.

Note:
When a Player wins a hand, the cards that make up the win are highlighted, and the remaining cards are grayed out.

Player information is contained within the seating areas around the table. The following information is available:

• Inactive Seat
  Unoccupied seats are disabled at the table during a game. When you join a table, available seats are indicated with a Seat Open arrow. Click a Seat Open arrow to join a game. You are automatically taken to the Money to Bring to Table screen to specify your buy-in amounts.
  
  
• Your Seat / Avatar image
  Displays an optional Avatar image instead of the regular seat. Click the seat to upload or block an Avatar image. Click your opponents Avatar image or seat to view their Profile, make Notes about the Player, view their play History, or add the Player as a Buddy.
  
  
• Opponent Seat / Avatar image
  Displays your opponents seat or optional Avatar image. Click your opponents Avatar image or seat to view their Profile, make Notes about the Player, view their play History, or add the Player as a Buddy.
  
  
• Player Alias
  Displays the name that you are known by in the Multi-Player Casino.
  
  
• Dealer button
  This is a flat disk that is used to signify the Dealer's position on the table. The disk is marked with a D..
  
  
• Player Chips
  Displays the number of chips you have at the table.
  
  
• Player In-Play History
  Displays the Player's actions in the current hand.
  
  
• Player Time Indicator
  Displays the time that you have left to perform your next game play action.
  
  
• Player Ratings icon
  Displays a color icon you allocated to a certain Player. You can only view Player Ratings you create.
  
  
• Player Last Action
  Displays your last game play action.

  Note:
  The Player Last Action is only visible after you have performed your game play action.

The following additional gaming information is displayed on the layout:

• Current Hand Number
  Displays the current hand number.
  
  
• Previous Hand Number
  Displays the last hand number.
  
  
• Rake
  Displays the fee that the House charges for each hand of Poker.
  
  
• Player Chips
  Displays the number of chips you have at the table.
  
  
• Hand History
  Opens the Instant Hand History screen. This enables you to view the hand histories for winning hands.
  
  
• Number of All-Ins Remaining
  Displays the number of All-Ins you have left.
  
  
• Game Level
  Displays the game level in tournament games.
  
  Note:
  The game level in tournaments is increased every few minutes.
  

  Important:
  Game level information is only displayed in tournament games.

Click this button to display the Menu pop-up menu. The following options are available:

• Options option
  Opens the Poker Table Options dialog box. This enables you to configure the various Poker table options available.
  
  
• Change Table Size option
  Enables you to configure a view option for your Poker tables.
  
  
• View Stats option
  Opens the Game Statistics box.
  
  
• My Account option
  Opens the My Account page. This page enables you to view and edit your account details.
  
  
• Help option
  Access the Poker help files, Casino contact information and learn more about the Responsible Gambling initiative.
  
  
• Exit Table option
  Select this option to exit the Poker game.
  

Click to bring more chips to the table, if you have not already brought the maximum amount allowed. If you have reached the maximum allowed for the game, you cannot bring more chips to the table.

Select this option to exit the Poker game. If you are currently active at the table, you are prompted to confirm your exit.

• Chat tab
  Opens the Chat History. This notes all the table activity.
  

• Poker Chat box
  Enables you to enter text to chat with other Players.
  

• Game Information Options drop-down list
  Enables you to choose one of the following game information options:
  
  
  • Full Detail
    This displays a list of all the table activity. For example, Player actions such as calling and folding.
    
    
  • Summary Detail
    This displays a summary of the game data.
    
    
  • Chat Only
    This displays Player chat only.
    
    
  • Silent
    This disables the chat displayed.
    
    
  • No Player Chat
    This disables Player chat only.

Displays a list of all cash games of all game types.

Click the Tables tab. The following information is displayed:

• The available Poker game types, such as 5 Stud and 7 Stud games
• The different criteria for each game type.
• A list of available tables, for the game type and criteria you selected.

The Options tab enables you to automate certain actions during game play. The following options are available:

• Sit Out checkbox
  Select this checkbox to sit out of the game temporarily.

  

• Muck Winning Hands checkbox
  Select this box to muck your cards after a winning hand..

  

• Auto Post Blind button
  Select this checkbox to automatically post blinds when it is your turn to post the blind.

  

• Muck Losing Hands checkbox
  Select this box to muck your cards after a losing hand.

  

• Game Statistics box
  Displays your game statistics.

  

• Show Stats button
  Opens the Game Statistics box.

  Note:
  This button is only visible when the Game Statistics box is closed.
  

  

• Hide Stats button
  Closes the Game Statistics box.

  Note:
  This button is only visible when the Game Statistics box is open.
  

  

• Reset Stats button
  Resets all your statistics to zero.
  Note:
  This button is only visible when the Game Statistics box is open.
  

Click this tab to display the available Casino game types, such as Table games, Slot games and Other games.

Displays the game play options currently available to you:

• Game Play buttons
  For example, Fold, Check, Bet.

  

• Bet Slider
  Use the bet slider to increase or decrease your bet amount.

  

• Bet box
  Displays the total amount you bet in a hand. This amount is automatically deducted from your chip balance.
  

• Your Best Hand box
  Displays the best hand possible from the cards dealt.
  

The MTT Lobby is available via the Chat View during game play. This enables Players to access tournament information without leaving the table.

Click the MTT Info tab. The following information is displayed:

• Players Remaining or total entrants
• Chips in Play
• Tables Remaining
• Largest Stack
• Smallest Stack
• Average Stack
• Blind Level – current
• Next Level
• Time till Break
• Tournament Description
• Players in Tournament – positional list
• Prize Information