Players, Tables & SeatingHow-to
Add players & run check-in
Get players into the event, check them in, and give them a seat and a stack.
Check-in confirms who’s actually here and ready. Once a player is checked in, they have a seat and a starting stack and count toward the prize pool.
1
Add players
Players who RSVP’d appear automatically. Add walk-ins from the live tournament’s Players panel with Add player.
2
Take the buy-in
Mark each player’s buy-in as collected as they pay. The prize pool updates live.
3
Check them in
Players can tap “I’m here” on their own device; approve them, or check them in manually from your side.
4
Confirm seats
Checked-in players are assigned a table and seat. Send them over and you’re ready to deal.
Screenshot coming soon
[SCREENSHOT: mobile · live tournament Players tab · check-in queue with a player mid-approval]
If a player is stuck on “pending”, their device may have lost connection — reopen the app or check them in manually.
Keep learning
Running player check-in
The check-in flow from a director's perspective, plus no-show handling.
Seat players and read the seat grid
Assign seats, see every table at a glance, and let players find where they’re sitting.
Balance tables
Keep tables even as players bust — automatically, or with a guided manual move.
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