Tournament rules

• All multi table tournaments will begin at the time stated in the lobby.
• Registration times for all tournaments are shown in the lobby.
• Seats are randomly assigned and there will be no changes allowed.
• At the start of the tournament, players will be randomly seated at each table.
• The tournament ends when one player wins all of the chips in play.
• A player may play on only one account during a tournament. Violation of this rule may result in disqualification from the tournament as well as both accounts being frozen.
• When a player loses all of their chips, they are eliminated from the tournament unless during a re-buy period.
• If two or more players are eliminated in the same hand, the player with the most chips at the start of the hand will be placed higher. If the chips are tied then the player closest to the button will be placed higher.
• Raises are not capped in no limit or pot limit tournaments but during limit tournaments there is a maximum of a bet and 3 raises before the pot is capped except when the play gets heads up.
• When play is heads up, (only 2 players remain) the player on the button will post the small blind and be first to act.
• Tables are automatically balanced during a tournament.
• Players may be moved to other tables to maintain the balance. If the player is moved into the big blind position, this position is live and is in play immediately. Players who are moved into the small blind or button position will not be dealt into the hand until the button has passed them.
• The button acts as a dead button when players are eliminated in blind positions and will not move until both blinds have been paid.
• There are no deals between players allowed in any tournaments.
• All prizes will be distributed according to the specific details of each individual tournament. All details concerning a tournament may be found in the tournament lobby.
• Hand for hand dealing will be operated when player numbers approach the prize money positions, and for each subsequent change in the prize money until the final table are reached. This means that all hands will start at the same time and a new hand will not be dealt until all hands on all tables have been completed.
• If a player has registered for a tournament and is not present at the start they will be blinded off and be deemed to have played in the tournament.
• Players or railbirds (observers) may not discuss hands until a hand is over. Anyone discussing their discarded cards or hand possibilities may be subject to disqualification.
• Any play that is deemed unethical, such as team play, soft play, or chip dumping, will result in a player(s) being disqualified from the tournament and the account(s) being frozen with all funds impounded.
• Normal tournament rules apply to all tournaments.
• English is the only language allowed at the tables.
• Players and observers are expected to use the chat feature in a courteous manner.
• Any chat or action to help another player is unethical and is prohibited.
• By participating in a tournament the player accepts the risk of internet disconnection between their computer and the servers, or lag and freeze due to the player’s computer. Poker Heaven does not accept responsibility for any player disconnections except in the event of a server crash.
• Poker Heaven reserves the right to cancel or reschedule tournaments at their discretion.
• If in the event of a dispute, Poker Heaven management decision will be final.
• Poker Heaven reserve the right to amend the tournament rules at any time without notice to the players.
• A player who is disconnected during a tournament will be marked as sat out and blinded off until they reconnect to the tournament and uncheck the sit out box.
• Our normal all in/ disconnections policy applies to all tournaments.
• Players can only win one satellite entry to any tournament, there is no cash alternative and seats are not transferable. Should any player win two seats he or she will forfeit one of them. Should a player be unable to play for any reason then they will forfeit their entry. No refund will be given and players cannot transfer their entry to another date.
• By participating in a tournament the player consents to be bound by the tournament rules.
• In the event of a server interruption or tournament crash, players will be compensated according to our interrupted tournament pay-out policy.
• Players who participate in any PHTV.com tables may be used for broadcasting.
• In the event of a Satellite tournament concluding after the registration period for the main event has closed, all winning players will receive the buy-in as cash into their account instead.

If you have any questions regarding the tournament rules please don’t hesitate to contact us at support@pokerheaven.com.