Poker FAQ

• Where do I register for a tournament?
  Registration takes place 2 hours before each tournament, at the tournament podium, which is centrally located in the Poker Room. Registration will remain open until the start of the event. At this time, alternates will be selected based on their position in line and given specific identification cards labeled with numbers starting at number one. During the first three (3) rounds of the tournament and as seats become available, the player is allowed to register and be seated in the tournament and will be issued chips that were subject to the blinds that occurred in that seat.
• Can I pre-register or register by phone?
  Registration for all tourney events must be done in person and paid for in cash.
• Do I need a player’s card to enter into a tournament?
  Yes. All participants must have a Trop Poker Club card in order to register. If you do not have one, simply ask us for an application and the card is ready within minutes! Poker cards must be done in person. Bring ID.
• Is there a fee for your club card?
  The card is free to all players! However, to replace your club card, there will be $2 charge, which is automatically deducted from your comp account.
• How long are the daily tournaments?
  Each tournament differs in length. On average, our tourneys are 5-8 hours long.
• What’s a rebuy?
  A rebuy gives players the opportunity to get back into the tournament. The cost to rebuy is the same as the buy-in. Chip Qualifier: Players must be at or below the original chip issuance amount.
• What is an add-on?
  One add-on is allowed at the end of the 3rd round. It allows players to increase their chips and stay in the tournament longer. The cost to add-on is the same dollar amount as the buy-in. There are no chip qualifications.
  How long are the tournament rounds?The tournament rounds are 20-30 minutes long. The limits or blinds increase with each round.
• What are the starting blinds and limits?
  On Wednesday & Friday No Limit Hold’em tourneys, the blinds start at $25 & $50. On all other No Limit tourneys, start at $25 & $25.
• If I play tournaments, does that qualify me for the poker rate?
  Tournament play is not rated. To qualify for the poker rate, players must average a minimum of 4 hours or more, on any live poker game, prior to getting a poker reservation.
• How many spots are paid winners?
  For tourneys with 49 of less participants, the last 5 players are paid; For tourneys with 50-119, the last table wins (8 players in Stud & 9 players in Hold’em); And tournaments with 120 or more participants, the last 2 tables are place winners.