House Rules & Terms

Who can play

• All APS Poker games are 18+ only. The venue may ask for ID.

Buy-ins and the prize pool

• Rebuys, add-ons and paid Lifelines, where a game offers them, go into the prize pool.
• The prize pool is paid out as a percentage split that depends on the number of players.
• If a game has an advertised guarantee and the pool falls short, APS tops it up.
• Chips have no cash value and can't be exchanged for money.

Mega Game Credits and Vouchers

• Mega Game Credits and Vouchers are worth $25 each towards a Mega Game buy-in.
• Up to 3 can be used on any one Mega Game.
• They have no cash value.

Jackpots and draws

The Pirate Bounty and Loyalty Jackpot have their own rules, on the Additional Prizes page.

At the table

• Games are played under TDA-style tournament rules. See the table etiquette guide.
• The Tournament Director's decision is final.

Refunds and cancellations

You can cancel your entry and get your buy-in back any time before the game starts. Once the game has started (the clock has begun), there are no refunds.

Results and photos

Results, points, winnings and winner photos are published on this website, on the TV clock and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. See our Privacy Policy for what that covers and how to opt out of photos.