There are specific rules that apply exclusively to tournaments due to the variations available.
Multi Table tournaments are particularly popular as they give players the opportunity to win a large cash prize from a small buy-in amount.
Tournament Types
Freezeout
Every player begins with the same amount of chips and the tournament continues until one player has won all of the chips. As soon as a player loses their chips, they are eliminated from the tournament. Prizes relate to the finishing position of each player, and the number of places paid is in relation to the total number of players that have entered the tournament.
Rebuy
This is similar to a freezeout tournament but has an additional feature; players that lose all of their chips within a specified time period can purchase additional chips for the same cost of the original buy-in.
Note: this rebuy period is for a specified amount of time only, usually 30 or 60 minutes.
There is also an add-on option after the rebuy period. This is open to the rest of the players and allows additional chips to be purchased at the value of the original buy-in. If a player loses all their chips on the final hand before the add-on option begins, they can purchase a rebuy and an add-on at this stage. The tournament then continues as a freezeout until one player wins all the chips, with the prize structure similar to that of a freezeout.
Turbo
Blind levels increase at a faster rate in a turbo tournament. Players have the same amount of time to act on their turn, but the blind speed affects strategy. Turbo tournaments come in both freezeout and rebuy format. Note: a turbo rebuy would have a shorter rebuy period.
How You Can Enter
To join, click on the 'Tournament' tab in the lobby and select any available tournament that is open for registration. You will be automatically seated once your tournament starts. Note: if you are already playing in the maximum number of tables allowed you will receive a dialog box asking you if you'd like to quit one of the tables. This will enable the tournament table to launch. You will be marked 'away from the table' until you join the tournament table.
Disconnections
If a player loses internet connection, play will continue and blinds/antes are posted automatically. Players should log back in as soon as possible to continue their game or risk being blinded/anted out of the tournament.
If a player is disconnected during a hand, they will be given a period of around 30 seconds to re-connect before their hand is folded. An exception to this is when a player is 'all-in' due to posting a blind.
If a player chooses to sit out, they are considered 'away from the table'. This means the player is dealt cards which are folded in turn, and will continue to pay blinds. If you time-out or disconnect, you will be automatically marked as 'away from the table'. You must uncheck this box once you re-join the game.
Note: MANSIONPOKER.com does not accept responsibility for disconnected players regardless of cause.
Game Play
Blind Levels
Blind levels increase at regular intervals during a tournament. The blind level stages and time period between each is shown in the 'Details' section in the information window for each tournament.
Blinds must be posted and so this is done automatically. Sometimes, a dead button may be used; this means there is only a big blind posted with no small blind. This only occurs when the player on the big blind in the previous hand was eliminated from the tournament. This is simply because they would have been the small blind on the next hand and is enforced to make sure every player posts an equal amount in blinds in one deal cycle.
Table Seating
The software makes sure that tables are kept balanced in terms of seated players and so as players are eliminated, remaining players are moved. The seating is randomly assigned and so players can end up being moved several times during any tournament.
As the number of players is reduced, the software will close tables until the final table is reached. Players are automatically removed from the table once they have lost all their chips unless it is a 'Rebuy Tournament'.
Multi-Table Tournament (MTT) Payout Structure
The number of prizes and their value is dependent on the total number of players that register. The following table shows the percentage of the prize pool received by a player, based on the number of tournament entrants:
Note: The payout structure for private or special tournaments may vary. You can check what payment structure is offered for a particular tournament by viewing the 'Prize Info' section on the tournament details page in the poker lobby.
Note: The payout structure for private or special tournaments may vary. You can check what payment structure is offered for a particular tournament by viewing the 'Prize Info' section on the tournament details page in the poker lobby. Interrupted Tournaments Payout Policy
Heads-Up Tournaments
Both players will receive a refund of a buy-in plus the fee.
All Sit N Go Tournaments
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. Multi Table Tournament Guaranteed Prize These payments depend upon when the tournament was interrupted. If the prize money stage was not reached:
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. The balance of the prize fund is then paid out with 50% of the fund shared equally among the remaining players and 50% distributed proportionally in relation to each player's chip count. If the prize money stage has been reached:
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. Each player is also given an amount equal to the prize that the next eliminated player would have received if the tournament was not interrupted. In addition, 50% of the remaining prize pool is distributed equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared in relation to each player's chip count.
* In either case if the guaranteed amount has been exceeded then this higher amount is the prize fund Multi Table Tournament No Guaranteed Prize: If the prize money stage was not reached:
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. The balance of the prize fund is then paid out with 50% of the fund shared equally among the remaining players and 50% distributed proportionally in relation to each player's chip count. If the prize money stage has been reached the guaranteed amount is paid.
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. Each player is also given an amount equal to the prize that the next eliminated player would have received if the tournament was not interrupted. In addition, 50% of the remaining prize pool is distributed equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared in relation to each player's chip count. Freerolls If the prize money is not reached:
50% of the funds are shared equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared proportionally in line with each player's chip counts. If the prize money stage is reached:
Each player is given an amount equal to the prize that the next eliminated player would have received if the tournament was not interrupted. In addition, 50% of the remaining prize pool is distributed equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared in relation to each player's chip count.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. Multi Table Tournament Guaranteed Prize These payments depend upon when the tournament was interrupted. If the prize money stage was not reached:
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. The balance of the prize fund is then paid out with 50% of the fund shared equally among the remaining players and 50% distributed proportionally in relation to each player's chip count. If the prize money stage has been reached:
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. Each player is also given an amount equal to the prize that the next eliminated player would have received if the tournament was not interrupted. In addition, 50% of the remaining prize pool is distributed equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared in relation to each player's chip count.
* In either case if the guaranteed amount has been exceeded then this higher amount is the prize fund Multi Table Tournament No Guaranteed Prize: If the prize money stage was not reached:
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. The balance of the prize fund is then paid out with 50% of the fund shared equally among the remaining players and 50% distributed proportionally in relation to each player's chip count. If the prize money stage has been reached the guaranteed amount is paid.
Players that have been eliminated do not receive any refund.
All remaining players receive a refund of their buy-in and fee, plus an equal share of the buy-ins from the eliminated players. Each player is also given an amount equal to the prize that the next eliminated player would have received if the tournament was not interrupted. In addition, 50% of the remaining prize pool is distributed equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared in relation to each player's chip count. Freerolls If the prize money is not reached:
50% of the funds are shared equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared proportionally in line with each player's chip counts. If the prize money stage is reached:
Each player is given an amount equal to the prize that the next eliminated player would have received if the tournament was not interrupted. In addition, 50% of the remaining prize pool is distributed equally among the remaining players and 50% is shared in relation to each player's chip count.
