FAQ
Minimum Age
How old to play?
18+ years old will get you a seat at Play Poker Chicago events. Unlike local casino room's Illinois will let you play charity poker with us once you reach 18.
Winnings
Do I win real cash?
Yes CASH prizes are awarded for Play Poker Chicago tournaments, sit-n-go's and at our cash tables. In most cases the top 20% of registered players will get paid in tournaments.
Dealing
I hate dealing, do I have to?
Every table at a Play Poker Chicago event will have a trained volunteer dealer at all tables. Their job is to deal the cards and monitor the game and make table decisions regarding the rules when needed. All you need to do is sit back and play!
How Do I Register at The Events?
Once you arrive at a Play Poker Chicago event you'll want to make a beeline to the Charity Bank/Registration desk. Here you will fill out your registration card and either buy chips or register for one of the multi- table tournaments.
If you're going to play cash, buy chips at the Charity Bank and then proceed to the Cash Registration Table where one of our trained volunteers will get you a seat at a table.
If you want to play a Sit-n-Go, buy chips at the Charity Bank to cover the fee and then take a seat at the table.
Sit-n-Go's
How do I find a open table?
There will always be a 25.00 (20+5) Sit-n-Go table registering at all Play Poker Chicago events. The next Sit-n-Go table to open will have a stand-up display on it. All you need to do is take a seat and it's yours! A dealer will be assigned when the table is almost full of the 10 needed players. To register for our 50.00 (40-10) Sit-n-Go's and our ONE Drop high roller tables visit the cash table registration area where the waitlist will be.
I'm a Beginner
Is this the right place for me?
You've watched TV or played for play money online - now your chance to play for real. The Play Poker Chicago 'Door Buster' multi- table tournament or our 25.00 Sit-n-Go's are a great way to break in to tournament poker. The 1/1 cash table is a inexpensive way to get your feet wet in the world of cash tables.
We will also offer poker classes and even have a special "Ladies Night" poker class once a month.
Rules
What rules do you use?
Play Poker Chicago events will use the Tournament Directors Association rule book. These are the go to rules for most poker tournaments played across the world.
If you ever have any questions regarding rules at a Play Poker Chicago event, your dealer or the floor person are always available to answer any of your questions.
To download a copy of the TDA rules click here
Blind Levels
What are & how long are the blinds?
Blinds and length of the levels will vary at Play Poker Chicago events based on the tournament.
One of our cornerstones is having great player friendly levels. For a complete list of blinds and levels for out tournaments, click here
Volunteer
I'd like to help out, can I?
Charities could always use a helping hand. If you would like to volunteer to deal, help out at an upcoming event or give time to one of our many charities away from a poker event just drop us a email or ask any of the volunteers at one of the events for information.
Gambling Problem
I need help, where can I turn?
Poker and gambling should be fun, if it's not and you think you have a problem please visit the Gamblers Anonymous
website to get help?
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