SubscribeAn overview of the PartyPoker.com experience.
When you first login to PartyPoker.com, you’ll arrive at the main lobby. In the main lobby, you may select a game, join a table or view the action. If the table you wish to play at is full, you can join a waiting list. You can also go to the cashier to deposit money or cash out.
At the main lobby you'll see a general overview of all of our games in the left hand scrolling game column. This column has an expanding feature so that you can see more detail within the headings. If the heading has a small “+” to the left of it, you can click to see more choices within.
For instance, in the example shown here, when you click Hold ‘em within the Real Money heading, you’ll see the choices of limits. It’s worthwhile to spend a few minutes exploring the game column to familiarize yourself with all of the game, tournament and limit choices available at PartyPoker.com.
The large window in the center of the lobby is the tables column. As part of the description of each table, you can view:
- the number of players sitting at the table.
- the number of players on the waiting list (You may join one table and remain on the waiting list for another. You will be notified when your seat becomes available).
- a players list which will tell you who's in the game and who is on the waiting list.
- the average pot size over the last 20 hands.
Game Table
To view the action at a table, double-click the table in the tables column of the lobby, or click once on the table you want, highlight it and then click Join Table at the bottom of the lobby. Here is a view of a game table where the action takes place.
- You may choose to sit in any chair marked Seat Open.
- The information box by each player shows the player's name and the amount of money they are playing.
- The total amount of the pot is always on display in the center of the table.
- The dealer button ( in Hold ‘em and Omaha) indicates the dealer. It will be a red button on your screen. The dealer button moves one player to the left before each new hand is dealt.
- The betting function buttons appear when it's your turn to act. Depending on the options available to you on any particular turn, the appropriate combinations of Check, Call, Bet, Raise or Fold Options will appear.
- To increase the pace of the game, we have provided a set of advanced options including "auto-post blind" and "muck losing hand". You can choose any of these options before it's your turn to act.
- The Chat box is where the dealer's comments and all players' conversations are displayed. To keep everybody happy, we have provided various types of chats that can be displayed.