Tournament Types
At poker.co.za, there are three types of tournaments:
- Multi-Table Tournaments
- Sit & Go Tournaments
- Satellite Tournaments
While every online poker player enjoys the challenge of traditional cash games, the real poker thrills come from tournaments. There is no better poker room for a wide range of poker competitions with sensational prizes, than 888 Poker. Tournaments at 888 Poker run 24/7, managed and monitored professionally from start to finish, with 24 hour supervision, constant online support and groundbreaking anti collusion systems to protect our players. As well as single and multi-table buy-in tournaments ranging from $10 to $300, there are frequent Freeroll tournaments, Satellite tournaments and, of course, amazing prizepools and guaranteed prizes. Ideal for players keen to develop their tournament poker strategy and become an improved player all round.
Tournament prize pools will be paid upon full and final completion of the individual tournament. If a tournament is not completed for any reason, the entry money will be refunded to every participating player and the tournament will be rescheduled.
Enjoy your tournament play, and we at Poker.co.za wish you all the best of luck!
Here are our instructions on how to enter 888 Poker tournaments.
Multi-Table Tournaments
The tournament tab display the pre-scheduled poker tournament. The tournament is open for registration to all until the scheduled opening time of the tournament. Members may register to a maximum of six poker tournaments and actively play in two poker tournaments at a time.
Occasionally, we offer Satellite tournaments. These are pre-tournament tournaments, in which the winner(s) receive free entry (no buy-in fee) to an upcoming pre-scheduled tournament.
A Tournament commences at the pre-scheduled date and time. Participants will be required to buy-in upon joining the tournament. A Tournament buy-in varies depending on the tournament. Participants will also be required to pay a tournament fee.
Once the tournament is about to begin, players will be seated at the tournament tables in a random manner.. At each tournament table there will then be an initial draw to determine, according to highest ranking card (by suit), which player will act first as dealer.
Active players may be moved between the tables, as the tournament progresses and players are disqualified (run out of chips).
The last remaining player in the tournament (has won all the chips) is the winner. Tournament prizes are determined according to the Tournament Prize Pool Structure, outlined below.
Disconnections
If, for technical reasons, the tournament is cancelled in the middle, participants who have already been eliminated will lose their buy-ins and entry fees. The remaining players will be refunded their buy-ins and entry fees, and will equally divide up the buy-ins of the players already eliminated (regardless of the chip standing when the tournament was halted).
Players MUST accept the risk of disconnection. This can and does occur. (Log back on and continue play as quickly as possible.) At no time will we assume responsibility for disconnected players regardless of cause. If a Player is disconnected during the play of a hand, they will be given a period of time in which to re-connect – about 30 seconds. If the player is not able to do so, their hand is folded unless they are "all in". If you choose to sit out, you are deemed 'away from the table' and will still receive cards that will be folded in turn. Blinds will also continue to be taken when appropriate. If you time-out or disconnect, you will be automatically marked 'away from the table' until you uncheck the appropriate box and re-join the game.
Single Table Tournaments
A Sit & Go tournament is an impromptu poker tournament for up to 50 players. Members may register to a maximum of six poker tournaments and actively play in two poker tournaments at a time.
A Sit & Go tournament commences once the predetermined number of players have registered. Participants will be required to buy in, upon joining the tournament. A Sit & Go tournament buy-in varies depending on the tournament. Participants will also be required to pay a tournament fee. Many tournaments offer rebuys and add-ons at certain points.
Once the tournament is about to begin, players will be seated at the tournament tables, in a random manner. At each tournament table there will then be an initial draw to determine, according to highest ranking card (by suit), which player will act first as dealer.
If the Sit & Go tournaments is being played on more than one poker table, active players may be moved between the tables, as the tournament progresses and players are disqualified (run out of chips).
Tournament blinds will increase as the tournament progresses, according to a predetermined schedule. This stake increase schedule is available in the tournament Lobby (please see Guide to the Tournament Lobby, in the Our Software section of this site). There are no recesses during Sit & Go tournaments.
If, for technical reasons, the tournament is cancelled in the middle, participants who have already been eliminated will lose their buy-ins and entry fees. The remaining players will be refunded their buy-ins and entry fees, and will equally divide up the buy-ins of the players already eliminated (regardless of the chip standing when the tournament was halted).
The last remaining player in the tournament (has won all the chips) is the winner. tournaments prizes are determined according to the Tournament Prize Pool Structure, outlined below.
Satellite Tournaments
Both Single Table Tournaments and Multi Table Tournaments can serve as qualifiers for special tournaments – the qualifiers are called "Satellite Tournaments" and the winner/s wins a seat in the main event.
Tournament Prize Pool Structure
| Position | 1 - 30 Players | 31 - 50 Players | 51 - 100 Players | 101 - 200 Players | 201 - 300 Players | 301 - 400 Players | 401 - 600 Players | 601 - 800 Players | 801 and up Players |
| 1st | 50.00% | 40.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 28.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% | 23.00% | 22.00% |
| 2nd | 30.00% | 24.00% | 20.00% | 20.00% | 18.00% | 15.00% | 15.00% | 14.00% | 12.00% |
| 3rd | 20.00% | 16.00% | 12.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 9.00% | 8.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% |
| 4th | 12.00% | 10.00% | 7.50% | 7.50% | 7.50% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | |
| 5th | 8.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | |
| 6th | 6.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | ||
| 7th | 5.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | ||
| 8th | 4.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.50% | ||
| 9th | 3.00% | 2.50% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | ||
| 10th | 2.00% | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | ||
| 11th to 20th | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | |||
| 21st to 30th | 0.50% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.70% | ||||
| 31st to 40th | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.60% | |||||
| 41st to 50th | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | ||||||
| 51st to 60th | 0.40% | 0.40% | |||||||
| 61st to 70th | 0.30% |
Up-Level Structure
| Up-Level Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| Round | Blinds | Limit |
| 1 | $10/20 | $20/40 |
| 2 | $15/30 | $30/60 |
| 3 | $25/50 | $50/100 |
| 4 | $50/100 | $100/200 |
| 5 | $75/150 | $150/300 |
| 6 | $100/200 | $200/400 |
| 7 | $150/300 | $300/600 |
| 8 | $200/400 | $400/800 |
| 9 | $250/500 | $500/1,000 |
| 10 | $300/600 | $600/1,200 |
| 11 | $400/800 | $800/1,600 |
| 12 | $500/1,000 | $1,000/2,000 |
| 13 | $750/1,500 | $1,500/3,000 |
| 14 | $1,000/2,000 | $2,000/4,000 |
| 15 | $1,500/3,000 | $3,000/6,000 |
| 16 | $2,000/4,000 | $4,000/8,000 |
| 17 | $2,500/5,000 | $5,000/10,000 |
| 18 | $3,000/6,000 | $6,000/12,000 |
| 19 | $4,000/8,000 | $8,000/16,000 |
| 20 | $5,000/$10,000 | $10,000/$20,000 |
| 21 | $7,500/$15,000 | $15,000/$30,000 |
| 22 | $10,000/$20,000 | $20,000/$40,000 |
| 23 | $12,500/$25,000 | $25,000/$50,000 |
| 24 | $15,000/$30,000 | $30,000/$60,000 |
| 25 | $20,000/$40,000 | $40,000/$80,000 |