Create a XYZ Account

After you have installed the BetMGM Poker software, the next step is to make a personal profile.
Once the installation is done and the BetMGM Poker client is open, you will be presented with a new window, requesting all the necessary information to create your profile. If this window does not appear, look for the "Create an account" button.
The next step is to fill in all the fields on the form and follow the instructions on the screen. Please make sure that you note down your screen name as it’s the name that will be shown to other players when you’re at a poker table. We recommend not using your real name or anything that might compromise your personal information to other players.
Once the fields have been filled, all you have to do is click "Continue" and your account is ready! Now all you have to do is to decide on if you want to play for real money by making a deposit of if you want simply take a seat at the play-money tables.
The safety of your personal information is important to us. That is why we use 128-bit encryption provided by Thawte Security to ensure the security and privacy of all of your data.
You will see a new window asking for all the details you need to create your profile after the installation is complete and the BetMGM Poker client is launched. To create an account, click the "Create an account" button if this window doesn't show.
The form must now be completely filled out and the on-screen instructions must be followed. As your screen name will be displayed to other players when you are at a poker table, please make sure to write it down. We advise against using your real name or doing anything that could give other players access to your private information.
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Play FastForward Poker

FastForward Poker here: Take action now!
FastForward Poker is a supercharged way to play cash games where the action is always yours. Don't like your card? Fast forward to new hands at the touch of a button - more hands, more action, more fun!
You don't even have to wait for your action to arrive. If you don't want to play a hand, just click the Forward Fold button and you'll be dealt a new hand instantly. Players at your table don't even know you've folded until it's your turn to act. FastForward is poker - just fast!

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

• As soon as you fold, you move to another FastForward table with new hole cards and different players.
• No need to wait for games to come. If you don't like your hole cards, walk away with caution.
• Finding FastForward is easy. Go to her FastForward tab in the customer lobby and take a seat.
• You can also play FastForward heads-up. This is the fastest heads-up poker experience online.

PLAY FASTFORWARD POKER RIGHT NOW!

Simply open your BetMGM poker software, navigate to the FastForward tab and join the high-speed fun. Read the How to Play section for tips on getting started with FastForward.
If you want to know more about FastForward, please refer to this FAQ. 

HOW TO PLAY FASTFORWARD POKER

Open the BetMGM Poker software, go to the FastForward tab in the main lobby and select your game and bet size. Click Sit to join the game.
Click Be Seated and the buy-in dialog for the selected game will appear. The buy-in dialog allows you to choose how many chips you want to bring to the table. The buy-in dialog also allows you to select the number of tables to open. Click OK and you will be seated at the FastForward table. The first hand may be dealt in the big blind position. Once you've completed that hand, you're quickly moved to the next table, where a new group of players and a new set of hole cards await.
When faced with a bet, a forward fold button will appear. This is the main feature of FastForward. Click this to fold your turn and advance to the next hand even faster.
Check the Watch on Fold box if you have folded a hand but want to stay at the table to see the results of your current hand. After folding, stay at the table until the hand is over. Alternatively, you can click Next Hand to switch to a new table.
If you have any thoughts or feedback about FastForward Poker, please let our 24/7 customer support team know. 

Add Funds to Your XYZ Account

Once you have created your account and are ready to play for real money, the next step is to deposit funds into your account.
After your account is created, you will be asked to fund your account. To deposit later, log in and select Cashier from the left menu.
Before you can add your first deposit, you'll need to enter some personal information. Simply fill in the appropriate fields that appear on the screen. After entering your personal information, select your preferred deposit destination. Choose from a wide range of popular and secure payment methods. Select one and click the Deposit button next to your preferred one. Then enter your account information, make sure everything is filled out correctly, and click Deposit.
If you're worried about sending information over the Internet, don't worry. Ensure the security and confidentiality of all your data with 128-bit Thawte Security encryption. Depending on the option you choose, you may be redirected to the payment provider's own website and asked for more information. Your deposit will be verified and, if successful, you will receive a confirmation message.
Please note that the deposit may be instant or may take up to 48 hours, depending on the option you choose. If you are unsure, please contact your payment provider.
Once the deposit is confirmed, you can check your balance on your account page. that's it! Go now and show the world what you stand for. If you need to add more money, select Cashier from the left menu and follow the
on-screen instructions. 

Online Poker Tips, Strategies & Advice

Luck isn't the only way to win real money in online poker. Once you've mastered the basics of poker, it's important to take your skills to the next level and bring the best strategies to the table. Learn new online poker tips and strategies to stay ahead of the competition and play like a pro. 

DON’T CRACK UNDER THE PRESSURE

Our advice: Take it easy and relax. Watch it when you join the game. learning. And when it's your turn - remember - take your time! 

HAVE A GAME PLAN AND STICK TO IT!

The more you know, the more confident you become. You'll be reading other players' moves like a pro in no time. In fact, you know what they're going to do before they do it. Once you get used to the game, you'll be amazed at how easy decision making can be. 

USE YOUR TIME WISELY

Think before you act. You have time to think, so please use it. know your chances Take your time to understand the math and increase your chances of winning!
Ready to jump into the action and put your new skills to the test? Check out BetMGM's daily online poker tournaments! 

Rake Service Fees and Raked Hand Information

RAKE

Rake is a service fee collected from hands played in real money games according to the rake table below.  

RAKED HAND

A hand in which a) a player was entered (cards were dealt) and b) that player had a rake of at least $0.01. The resulting rake is calculated as follows: The total pot divided by the number of players contributing to the pot. This is assigned as a percentage of the actual amount each player contributed to the pot. 

Limit Cash Games

All Heads-Up Cash Games

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES

Tournament fees vary by buy-in. Tournament fees generally range from 0% to 25% of the buy-in amount.
Actual tournament fees are displayed on the buy-in screen for each tournament.
All transactions, including rake, are done in dollars.
If you have any further questions about the rake, please contact us. 

Poker History

Although poker's rise to global prominence is a 21st century phenomenon, the history of poker goes back hundreds of years. Over the decades, the game has evolved, changed, and reinvented many times, and now takes many forms. Stepping into the world of poker can be confusing for beginners. Here you can quickly familiarize yourself with the basics of the game. 

THE GAME

Poker is a game consisting of three basic components (people, playing cards, and betting) organized by three basic mechanisms (card distribution, hand ranking, and betting). All poker games use his 3 components and combine them with his 3 variations of mechanics to complete poker hands. Hands are the building blocks of the poker game.
Let's deal with the components first.
BetMGM's poker is open only to persons aged 21 and over. As long as you are human and have reached the age of 21, you can play poker at BetMGM.
The playing cards used are limited to those that make up a standard 52-card deck. In the deck he has 4 suits (Diamonds, Clubs, Hearts and Spades) and each suit has 13 ranks from Ace to King. Ace has the special honor of being considered both the lowest and highest card in the suit.
For convenience, in-game bets are usually represented by markers called chips. It has an agreed face value and usually has an exchange rate equivalent to what it is worth. So if the yellow chip is determined to be equal to $10, this rule will always apply to everyone.
If you're new to the game and want a little practice before shuffling with cold hard money, BetMGM also has games that use a fake currency known as play money that has no real value in chips. Play money games are a great way to familiarize yourself with the game and familiarize yourself with poker software. When you're ready to play for real money, you'll find that you can play with a very wide range of stakes at BetMGM. We have poker games for every budget. Now let's look at the mechanism.
Many different distribution mechanisms have been experimented with over the years, but have proven to be more satisfactory than others in terms of playability.The most popular distribution method today is , Texas Hold'em. The satisfaction or enjoyment level of a particular distribution method balances the natural interruptions of the distribution method with the overall pacing, fairness, and progressive increase in information available to all active players It arises from a complex combination of factors.
The following mechanics relate to ranking each player's five-card hand. Players must reach agreement on which hands win and which hands draw. Luckily, odds dictate this to players. His standard 52-card deck allows you to create over 2.5 million unique his 5-card combinations. These unique combinations can be grouped according to specific patterns, and the relative rarity of these patterns gives us the opportunity to rank one hand type against another. The rarer the hand type, the more valuable the hand. Additionally, within a given hand type, it should be possible to determine small changes in value based on the card's face value. The higher the number, the better. All poker suits are of equal value, so two or more players may play with equal hands. In a slightly more complicated game, he uses two different hand rankings at the same time, a high hand and a low hand.
The final mechanic, betting, brings drama and excitement to poker. Bets bring poker to life and can be made during natural pauses in dealing cards to players. Bets are compulsory or 

Cash Games

Here, we walk you through the basics of cash games, including:

• Why play cash games?
• Six rules for cash game success

WHY PLAY CASH GAMES?

Tournaments are all about prestige, while cash games are, as the name suggests, for real money. They also train us to play real poker instead of going all-in and hoping for the best results when the blinds are big enough. 

FIVE REASONS TO PLAY CASH GAMES

• Play anytime with up to 9 players.
• Play as little or as much as you like with no start or end times.
• Speed through a poor hand in an instant with FastForward.
• Play on your terms. You alone choose how much to take to the table.
• Start a game with just $0.60.

SIX RULES FOR CASH GAME SUCCESS:

Tournaments are all about prestige, while cash games are, as the name suggests, for real money. They also train us to play real poker instead of going all-in and hoping for the best results when the blinds are big enough. 

1. START SLOWLY

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2. BET IF YOU HAVE THE GOODS

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3. PAY ATTENTION TO POSITION

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4. TAKE CONTROL

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5. PLAY FIVE- AND SIX-SEATER GAMES

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6. DON'T BE HARD ON YOURSELF

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Tournaments

Online poker tournaments offer you the chance to win a lot of money for a small buy-in. We’re talking potentially thousands of dollars in a few short hours. Never played in a tournament? It’s easy:

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TYPES OF TOURNAMENTS

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Texas Hold'em

Poker has made its way from the back room of a rusting steamship into the heart of modern internet culture. From the tributaries of the Mississippi River to the core of the data streams that feed our entertainment society. The undisputed king of card games, of course, is at the heart of the poker craze. Texas Hold'em Poker. So what's the point? What is the difference between how the game is played and the most popular variations such as No Limit, Fixed Limit and Pot Limit? Stay with us for more information. 

NO-LIMIT TEXAS HOLD'EM

Today's most popular poker game, No Limit Texas Hold'em is played online and offline by millions around the world. The biggest players compete in a televised format, and even the main event of the WSOP, the unofficial World Championship of Poker, is determined by No Limit Hold'em. It's fast, it's a lot of fun, and it's brilliantly simple. There is a famous saying that sums it up perfectly. "It takes a minute to learn. You too can learn and master No Limit Hold'em Poker with BetMGM. Check out the rules and game guide below for a detailed explanation, or jump straight into the action. 

FIXED-LIMIT TEXAS HOLD'EM

The name says it all. The only difference to no-limit games, where players can bet as many chips as they like, is the fixed limit, pre-determined bet size. The bet size is equivalent to 1 big blind pre-flop and flop, but on the turn and river he is double the big blind. Also, the number of bets is limited to a maximum of 4 per round. Bet, raise, re-raise, final raise. In fixed-limit games, it's predictably cheaper to see the flop, so you'll often find yourself playing against multiple opponents after the flop. Many hands have to be played in a completely different way than a No Limit game. For example, playing a draw is often a disadvantage because once you do it, you will have a hard time getting the correct value. Also remember that a series of small bets can add up quickly. So always plan your hands. Fixed Limit Hold'em requires more strategy and math overall, but is still a very beginner-friendly and easy-to-learn alternative. 

POT-LIMIT TEXAS HOLD'EM

Pot Limit Hold'em is both worlds and a big challenge in its own right, combining the unlimited adrenaline rush and strategy elements of fixed limit games. All the rules are the same as No Limit except for the betting structure. Active players can bet or raise up to the current pot size. for example: A player called in a $1/$2 game and has a $5 pot. The next player can bet up to $9 (after a $2 call, his pot size is $7, so he can raise another $7). It's fairly common to see a pot raise early in the hand to build a good pot and allow for bigger value bets later in the street. Unlike Limit Hold'em, players can raise and re-raise as many times as they like. Bluffing as a winning tool doesn't play much role early in the hand. The pot limit limits the amount of pressure you can put on your opponent, making it harder to get your opponent out on the pre-his flop. The pot starts out small, but grows exponentially, and with it comes the drama of this often underestimated great game. 

HOLD'EM POKER AT BETMGM

The BetMGM poker app offers hold'em poker for all bankrolls and skill levels. Exciting tournament action, exclusive promotions, exciting cash games and daily freerolls. There is also a $15 million guaranteed prize pool each month. Plus, BetMGM Poker gives you the chance to play in some of the biggest qualifiers such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Aussie Millions and the World Poker Tour (WPT). Join, play and socialize with an international community of up to 40,000 poker players online at the same time. 

RULES AND HOW TO PLAY

If you want to learn how to play Texas Hold'em with a more direct approach, BetMGM Poker offers an ideal option to join the game for free and play for real money. New to the game, or want to familiarize yourself with Hold'em poker before you start playing? Then reading the next section will be very helpful. 

DEALER BUTTON

The Dealer Button is a marker placed in front of the last player to act in the round. After each hand, move clockwise from player to player. 

SMALL BLIND / BIG BLIND

Before the cards are dealt, the first and second players to the left of the dealer button place the small and big blinds respectively. The big blind is usually twice as big as the small blind, which is the minimum bet size for that table. Once the blinds are on the table, the next player can call, raise or fold. 

HOLE CARDS

The heart of the game is, of course, the cards. In Texas Hold'em, each player is dealt his two holes his cards. This means that these cards can only be seen by the player. After the hole cards have been dealt, the betting round begins and the community cards are removed from the deck. 

COMMUNITY CARDS

Five community cards are dealt face up in the center of the table for all to see. The community cards (also called the board) are not dealt all at once, but in three phases. Flop, turn and river. The flop consists of his 3 cards, with the turn and river bringing new cards each. During these phases, players have the opportunity to bet. 

HAND BUILDUP

With 2 personal hole cards and 5 community cards, each player has a total of 7 cards available (after the river is dealt). From the seven cards, each player creates his five-card hand of the best possible. To find the full list of possible hands and their values, visit Poker School. 

BETS

Before and after the flop, after the turn and after the river, players have the opportunity to bet. In No Limit you can bet as much as you want, and in Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Hold'em you can bet according to the table limit. If a player raises, subsequent players can call, re-raise or fold. 

WAYS TO WIN

Each pot can be won in two ways: a) A player bets and wins by not being called by another player, or b) A player shows the best hand at showdown and wins. 

SPLIT POTS

If two or more players have the same five cards, the pot is split evenly between the players involved. If the pot cannot be fully split, an odd extra amount is awarded clockwise to the player closest to his blind position. 

Cash or Tournament Games

When playing for real money at BetMGM Poker, you can choose between cash games or tournaments. The two are very different beasts and to understand how much of your hard-earned bankroll is at risk, you need to understand the difference. 

CASH GAMES

While the importance of cash games has been overshadowed by the glitz of tournaments, cash games are actually one of the best and most consistent sources of income for poker players. Cash games also train you to play real poker instead of waiting for the blinds to grow. Read our cash games page for 6 golden rules for playing cash games comfortably. 

TOURNAMENTS

Sit & Go tournaments are a lot of fun and usually last less than an hour. These are great ways to improve your strategy and can be very beneficial if you get the hang of it. A good place to start is playing a dirt cheap $5 game with lots of loose and aggressive action. Then, as you improve your game, you can 'step up' to $50 and $100 tournaments. Unlike cash games, tournaments don't wager your entire bankroll. Paying your buy-in entitles you to a certain number of chips that all other participants receive with the same buy-in. As the tournament progresses, you bet those chips and at the end whoever has them all wins the tournament. See our Poker Tournaments section for more details. 

TOURNAMENTS

OVERVIEW

At first glance, Omaha looks a lot like Texas Hold'em. But in Omaha, each player is dealt his four cards, giving Omaha an interesting complexity. 

The Game

In Omaha, you are dealt four hole cards invisible to the other players. He is then dealt one at a time with his five cards face up on the board during the hand. These are community his cards that every player can use to create his five card poker hand. When all the cards are gone, he must use the 2 hole cards and combine them with the 3 community cards to form the best possible poker hand. 

BLINDS

Omaha is played with blinds. Before the cards are dealt, two players to the left of the dealer post a small and big blind to create a starting pot.

THE DEAL

When the blinds have been posted, each player is dealt four cards face down called hole cards. Then the first betting round takes place, starting with the player to the left of the big blind.

THE FLOP

When the first betting round is finished, three cards are dealt face up on the table. They are called "the flop." Then the second betting round takes place, starting with the first player to the left of the dealer who is still in the hand.

THE TURN (FOURTH STREET)

After the second betting round, the fourth community card is dealt. It is called “the turn.” The third betting round takes place, starting with the first player to the left of the dealer who is still in the hand.

THE RIVER (FIFTH STREET)

The fifth and last community card is called “the river.” Now the hand is concluded by the fourth and last betting round, again starting with the first player to the left of the dealer who is still in the hand. If more than one player remains in the hand after the betting rounds are complete, there is a showdown.

SPLIT POTS

Whenever two or more players have the same five-card hand, the pot is split evenly between the players involved. If the pot cannot be split perfectly, the odd extra amount will be awarded to the player nearest to the small blind position from a clockwise view.

MALFUNCTIONS AND DISCONNECTIONS

In the case of a malfunction or disconnection, the situation will be resolved according to our Disconnection and Cancellation Policy.

Game Advice For Omaha

FOUR OF A KIND – AN EASY FOLD!

In Omaha, picking up your four hole cards and seeing a monster hand is not that great, since you can only use two of them. If, for example, your hole cards are four kings, you do not have four of a kind! As a matter of fact, you cannot even make three of a kind, since no king can come on the board. Or, if you have four hearts, your chances of making a flush are worse than if you had only two hearts. If you have two hearts and two spades in your hand, your flush chances are even better. So, do not be fooled when you look down at a fantastic hand in Omaha.

BIG STRAIGHT DRAWS

After the flop in Texas Hold'em, a made hand (such as three of a kind) is usually the favorite against a drawing hand (such as four cards to a straight). In Omaha, this is not the case, since there are so many ways of making a really good hand. With these draws, you can put in a lot of bets. For example, if you hold T-9-6-5 and the flop comes K-8-7, there are 20 cards that will make you a straight if they came on the turn or river: four fours, three fives, three sixes, three nines, three tens and four jacks. With Ah-Ks-Th-9s and a flop of Qh-Jh-3c, there are 22 cards that would make you either a straight or a flush. Sixteen cards would make you a straight: four eights, three nines, three 10’s, three kings and three aces. The nine remaining hearts would give you a flush, but three of them have already been counted, since they also give you a straight: the 8h, 9h and Kh. In both cases, you have equal or better chances than a player who made three of a kind on the flop.

STARTING HANDS WITH CONNECTING CARDS

With four cards, there are much more combinations than with two cards. Since all four cards can be combined with any of the other three cards, an Omaha hand is not like two Texas hands, it is like six. So, in Omaha, look out for hands where all four cards connect in some way.

Seven-Card Stud

Seven-Card Stud is the main game that everyone associates with Stud Poker. It is the game that the older generation of poker players grew up playing. Below, you will find the rules of the game.

OVERVIEW

At first glance, Omaha looks a lot like Texas Hold'em. But in Omaha, each player is dealt his four cards, giving Omaha an interesting complexity. 

The Game

In Omaha, you are dealt four hole cards invisible to the other players. He is then dealt one at a time with his five cards face up on the board during the hand. These are community his cards that every player can use to create his five card poker hand. When all the cards are gone, he must use the 2 hole cards and combine them with the 3 community cards to form the best possible poker hand. 

ANTES

Omaha is played with blinds. Before the cards are dealt, two players to the left of the dealer post a small and big blind to create a starting pot.

THE DEAL

When the blinds have been posted, each player is dealt four cards face down called hole cards. Then the first betting round takes place, starting with the player to the left of the big blind.

FOURTH STREET

When the first betting round is finished, three cards are dealt face up on the table. They are called "the flop." Then the second betting round takes place, starting with the first player to the left of the dealer who is still in the hand.

FIFTH STREET

After the second betting round, the fourth community card is dealt. It is called “the turn.” The third betting round takes place, starting with the first player to the left of the dealer who is still in the hand.

SIXTH STREET

The fifth and last community card is called “the river.” Now the hand is concluded by the fourth and last betting round, again starting with the first player to the left of the dealer who is still in the hand. If more than one player remains in the hand after the betting rounds are complete, there is a showdown.

SEVENTH STREET (THE RIVER)

Whenever two or more players have the same five-card hand, the pot is split evenly between the players involved. If the pot cannot be split perfectly, the odd extra amount will be awarded to the player nearest to the small blind position from a clockwise view.

Game Advice For Seven-Card Stud

STARTING HAND REQUIREMENTS

In Omaha, picking up your four hole cards and seeing a monster hand is not that great, since you can only use two of them. If, for example, your hole cards are four kings, you do not have four of a kind! As a matter of fact, you cannot even make three of a kind, since no king can come on the board. Or, if you have four hearts, your chances of making a flush are worse than if you had only two hearts. If you have two hearts and two spades in your hand, your flush chances are even better. So, do not be fooled when you look down at a fantastic hand in Omaha.

LIVE CARDS

After the flop in Texas Hold'em, a made hand (such as three of a kind) is usually the favorite against a drawing hand (such as four cards to a straight). In Omaha, this is not the case, since there are so many ways of making a really good hand. With these draws, you can put in a lot of bets. For example, if you hold T-9-6-5 and the flop comes K-8-7, there are 20 cards that will make you a straight if they came on the turn or river: four fours, three fives, three sixes, three nines, three tens and four jacks. With Ah-Ks-Th-9s and a flop of Qh-Jh-3c, there are 22 cards that would make you either a straight or a flush. Sixteen cards would make you a straight: four eights, three nines, three 10’s, three kings and three aces. The nine remaining hearts would give you a flush, but three of them have already been counted, since they also give you a straight: the 8h, 9h and Kh. In both cases, you have equal or better chances than a player who made three of a kind on the flop.

CAN YOU BEAT WHAT YOU SEE?

With four cards, there are much more combinations than with two cards. Since all four cards can be combined with any of the other three cards, an Omaha hand is not like two Texas hands, it is like six. So, in Omaha, look out for hands where all four cards connect in some way.

Deal-Making

At BetMGM Poker, we are constantly improving and augmenting the service we offer to our players. Now, we're bringing you another great feature – a deal-making facility. Deal-making allows players at the final table of a tournament to make a deal for all or part of the remaining prize pool. Deal-making is part of the automated process that allows players to choose pre-determined deal structures and custom payouts. Please note that during the game itself, a deal is not finalized unless all players have agreed to it. Deal-making is available for most real money, multi-table tournaments with a cash-only prize pool. It is not possible to use the deal-making facility in a tournament that offers some of the winners the chance to take their payout in the form of an entry into another tournament. To check whether a tournament features the deal-making facility, go to the poker lobby and select a tournament to open the tournament lobby. If deal-making is possible, it will say "Final table deal-making possible" in the top bulletin board message. In the uncertain world of poker, where you can lose your stack on a bad beat, cutting a deal can make sure you still get a slice of the pot!

Heads-Up

A heads-up tournament consists of tables with two players per table. The players on each table play against each other (heads-up) until a there is a winner. The winners then progress to further rounds to play more games until there is an overall winner.

If number of player registered for a tournament is not 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512 some players will be given a bye for the first round. The following formula will be used to decide how many players play in the first round:

• X players register
• Y is the largest number tournament that could be run (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512)
• X - Y = Z
• Z x 2 is the number of players to play
• X - (Zx2) = number of player to get a bye

For example:

• 89 players register
• 64 is the largest tournament that could be run
• 89 - 64 = 25
• 25 x 2 = 50 is number of player to play
• 89 - 50 = 39 is the number of player to get a bye

Byes will be allocated at random and this formula will be applied to the first round only. The rounds will be conducted in a shootout style, with each round commencing at the same time and all players starting the next game at the same time. The player who does not have the button is dealt the first playing card. The player on the dealer button is the small blind and the player not on the dealer button posts the big blind. The small blind acts first before the flop and last after the flop is dealt.

Multi-Table

Multi-table tournaments are the most popular tournaments in the world today. They challenge your poker skills and give you the chance to win big prizes with small wagers! Every multi-table tournament on BetMGM Poker has a buy-in as well as an entry fee. The buy-in is added to the prize pool, while the entry fee is kept by BetMGM Poker. The prize pool is the product of the buy-in and the number of participants in a tournament. These tournaments feature many players with several tables starting off simultaneously. As players are eliminated from the tournament, tables are combined, reducing the number until there is only one table left. Payout structures and blind structures can be found in the tournament lobby for the specific tournament. In addition to any rules associated with a particular tournament or promotion, our Standard Poker Tournament Rules apply to all tournaments.

Rebuys

If you play poker like they do in some movies, and go all in at every chance you get, you will soon find yourself out of the game. This is not the case with re-buys. You can buy back in when the stack is low and continue taking a part of the action. We now offer rebuys and add-ons on some of our multi-table tournaments. This means that you can purchase extra chips during a tournament. A rebuy is only available before the first break and will only be available to players who are at or below their original chip count. The first add-on is available during the first break and will be available to all players, regardless of their chip count. Tournaments may allow both methods of boosting your chip count, or just rebuys. If a tournament allows rebuys or add-ons, this fact will be displayed in the tournament Lobby (following the tournament name) and in the information box on the right-hand side. The details will be displayed upon selecting the tournament.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The prize pool distribution for rebuy and add-on tournaments will not be calculated until both the rebuy and add-on period has ended. Only the total prize pool figure will be displayed until the add-on period is over. If the add-on option is not offered, the prize pool distribution will take place after the rebuy period has ended. You can request a rebuy by clicking on the Rebuy" button on the game screen. If you lose all your chips, the rebuy screen option will appear (if you are eligible). You will have 30 seconds to decide whether you want to rebuy or not. If you do not rebuy, you will be eliminated from the tournament. The number of rebuys allowed for a tournament can vary from zero to unlimited. The number of add-ons can also vary from zero to unlimited in a tournament. The number of rebuys and add-ons allowed in a tournament will be displayed in the Tournament Lobby under the tournament description box.

When a tournament starts, you can see stack details, as well as the following information:

• Cost of the rebuy and number of chips per rebuy.
• Cost of the add-on and number of chips per add-on.

Exception in rebuy and add-on tournaments:

• If a player is eliminated from the tournament at a rank that has a prize associated with it, even though the prize pool is not published, then the rebuy/rebuy and add-on period will be closed. The prize pool will be published and the eliminated player will be paid his prize money.

Shootout Tournaments

MORE PAYOUTS - SHORTER TOURNAMENTS - MORE FUN!

Shootout tournaments at BetMGM Poker are an exciting variation to our standard multi-table tournament format. A Shootout tournament can be one, two, three or four rounds depending on the number of players that enter.

Rounds 1, 2 and 3

• Tables will not be collapsed and players only play against the other players at their table.
• Players advance if they are one of the three remaining players at their table.
• Players that advance are paid a portion of the prize pool for that round.
• Players will advance with the chips that they have won.

Round 4

• Round 4 is played out in a standard multi-table tournament format.
• Payouts in round 4 follow a standard multi-table payout structure based on the number of players that enter the round and the remaining prize pool.

IN A SHOOTOUT, THE TOURNAMENT PLAY IS FASTER AND MORE PLAYERS GET PAID!

Here's an example of how a Shootout tournament works:

Number of Entrants: 110

Round 1

This round will begin with 11 tables and 10 players per table. The round will finish when there are three players left at each table. There will be 11 first-placed finishers, 11 second-placed finishers and 11 third-placed finishers – all of whom will be paid and will advance to Round 2.

Round 2

This round begins with four tables which will consist of three tables with eight players per table and one table with nine players. The round will finish when there are three players left at each table. There will be four first-placed finishers, four second-placed finishers and four third-placed finishers – all of whom will get paid and advance to Round 3.

Round 3

This round begins with two tables with six players per table. The round will finish when there are three players left at each table. There will be two first-placed finishers, two second-placed finishers and two third-placed finishers – all of whom will get paid and advance to Round 4.

Round 4

This round begins with one table seating six players. The round and tournament will finish when only one player with chips remains. Round 4 payouts are based on a standard multi-table format (if less than 10 players begin round 4, the payouts will be 50% to first place, 30% to second place and 20% to third place). In this example the first, second and third place finishers from round 4 will be paid.

Sit & Go Tournaments

Sit & Go tournaments are offered in a variety of games with buy-ins starting as low as $1, including the fee.

Sit & Go tournaments will start as soon as the required number of people have registered for the tournament. Players will be blinded/anted off if they are not present.

Seats in single-table tournaments will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Players will be able to unregister from these tournaments as long as the play has not started.

In addition to any rules posted at a particular tournament or promotion, our Standard Poker Tournament Rules apply to all tournaments.

PAYOUT STRUCTURE

BLIND STRUCTURE

Sit & Go tournaments with a buy-in between $1 and $109

Sit & Go tournaments with a buy-in greater than $216

LEVEL LENGTHS

Regular Sit & Gos will have 8-minute levels. Turbo Sit & Gos will have 4-minute levels. Hyper Turbo Sit & Gos will have 2-minute levels.

Poker Terms Glossary

Poker is notorious for its lingo, so when you’re playing a game, you may sometimes come across words that are unfamiliar. We developed a glossary of terms to help you navigate the poker lingo with ease, making it accessible at all times. And to help you get clear on the relationships between these terms, we built links between many of them. To return to your previous glossary position, simply press your browser's “Back” button.

ACE-HIGH

When your hand contains two pairs, one of which is a pair of aces.

ACES FULL

Another term for "betting."

ACES UP

Any player who hasn’t folded.

ACTION

ACTIVE PLAYER

A chance to buy more chips. Comes at the end of the re-buy period during a multi-table tournament (MTT), normally after 60 minutes.

ADD-ON

Betting your entire chip stack, either as a tactic, or to call (match) another player’s bet.

ALL-IN

A small sum of money placed in the pot by each player. Antes are used in Stud and Draw, but not in Hold'em or Omaha.

ANTE

When you need the last two cards (the turn and the river) to make your hand. For instance, say you have J and Q of clubs with a flop of A of clubs, 5 of hearts and 6 of spades. If the turn and river are K and 3 of clubs, you’re looking at a backdoor flush.

BACKDOOR

A hand that is beaten by someone getting very lucky and drawing out that hand.

BAD BEAT

A hand that is beaten by someone getting very lucky and drawing out that hand.

BANKROLL

The sum of your total account stack.

How a Poker Hand Ranks

Feeling puzzled by all the different poker hands? Below you will find a list of poker hands, from one pair to a royal straight flush.

ROYAL STRAIGHT FLUSH

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

STRAIGHT FLUSH

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

FULL HOUSE

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

STRAIGHT

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

THREE OF A KIND

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

TWO PAIR

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

ONE PAIR

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

TIES AND KICKERS

Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace of the same suit.

Example

Poker is all about making the best five-card hand from the seven or nine available (five community cards and your own two hole cards in Texas Hold'em, five community cards and your own four hole cards in Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo). That means in the event of a tie with four of a kind, three of a kind, two pair, one pair or high card, a side card or "kicker" comes into play to decide who wins the pot.