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Your first time at a poker table
Nobody expects you to know the rules. The dealer helps, nobody rushes you, and a mistake only costs chips — there's no money at stake.
What people usually worry about — and how it really is
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“I don't know the rules”
Five minutes is enough
The essentials are on this page. The dealer explains the rest right at the table, hand by hand.
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“I'll slow the table down”
The dealer tells you when it's your turn
They say whose move it is and what you can do. The first level lasts a full hour — time to settle in.
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“Everyone here is a pro”
Everyone sat down for the first time once
There's no money at stake, so a mistake isn't a disaster, it's experience. Literally: everyone who plays earns XP.
How a night goes
From the door to the final table. Times are counted from the start of the tournament — each start time is on the schedule.
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Arrive
Check in with the host and pay the entry fee.
give the name you signed up with in the app. -
Seating
The system assigns your table and seat — no need to know anyone. A stack of chips is waiting for you.
find your table and sit down. -
First hand
Blinds 50/100, the first level lasts an hour. The timer is on the screen in the hall.
watch the dealer — they'll tell you when it's your move. -
Break
Five minutes off, then a break every hour. Blinds go up every half hour.
breathe out and ask about anything that was unclear. -
Final table or bust
Busted early — you can re-enter until the end of level six. Made the final table — bonus XP.
play your game, even with a short stack. -
Points and experience
Your place, rating points and the first piece of your statuette show up in your profile right away.
open the app and find yourself in the rating.
Get ready in advance
Short reads for those who want to come prepared. Totally optional.
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Texas Hold'em rules
Two cards in hand, five on the board, four betting rounds and who takes the pot.
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Hand rankings from high card to royal flush
Ten hands in order, and what the nuts means — the best possible hand on the board.
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Table etiquette
Eight rules to feel confident, from acting in turn to where your phone goes.
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Poker without the jargon
Blind, bounty, rebuy, nuts, ITM — what the words you'll hear at the table mean.
Come with a friend — a free rebuy for both
Once your invited friend plays their first tournament, you both get a free rebuy. The first time is easier together.
Questions you might feel awkward asking
If your question isn't here, message the club host — that's completely normal.
Is this gambling for money?
No. This is sport poker: the entry fee pays for taking part, it is not a bet. Prizes are rating points, medals and experience.
Can I come alone?
Yes, most people do. The system does the seating, and you'll meet everyone at the table.
Do I need to know the rules beforehand?
No. Read how a night goes — the dealer will help with the rest.
What if I bust in the first hour?
Late registration is open until the end of level six — you can enter the tournament again. You've already earned XP for taking part.
How do I sign up, and what if it's full?
Sign up in the app, with Telegram or email. If it's full, join the waiting list: the app will let you know when a seat opens up.
How long does a tournament last?
Usually a few hours, depending on the number of players. The first level lasts an hour, then levels are half an hour each.