Four published formats, four different time budgets. This page describes the structure of each one in plain rows so you can pick a format before you sit at the table.
Points
A single table, declared show, drop ladder applies. Useful when you have ten minutes and want a clear result. Pool folds do not apply.
Pool
Multiple tables, scores accumulate. The pool folds automatically at 101 (or 201 on the longer table). One bad hand costs the table, so the drop decision matters more than in points.
Deals
A fixed number of deals (typically 6 or 10). The match ends after the last deal. Useful when you want a clear ending without the long drip of pool points.
Practice
Single-player mode with chips instead of cash. Use it to learn the drop ladder, the show penalty, and the joker substitution rule without risking a deposit.
| Format | Round length | Drop ladder applies | Pool fold | Declared show | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points 101 | 6 to 10 min | Yes | - | Yes | Quick session, low entry |
| Pool 101 | ~45 min | Yes | At 101 | Auto at fold | Longer play, table-paced |
| Pool 201 | ~60 min | Yes | At 201 | Auto at fold | Long-session variance |
| Deals 6 | ~30 min | Yes | - | Yes | Fixed round count |
| Deals 10 | ~50 min | Yes | - | Yes | Fixed round count, longer |
| Practice | Untimed | Yes | - | Yes | Learning the rules |
Round lengths are typical. Actual time depends on table pace, drop frequency and the entry stake at the table you join.
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Points rummy at the lowest entry stake, typically 6 to 10 minutes per round. Open the points overview.
Pool 201 typically runs 60 minutes. The pool folds automatically when the cap is reached. Open the pool overview.
Yes, first drop 20, middle drop 40, full drop 75, subject to the playnow help-centre listing for the format you joined. Read the drop rules.
No. Each match belongs to one format. Leave the table first, then join a different format from the lobby.
Yes, same drop ladder, same show mechanics, same joker substitution rule. The only difference is that stakes are chips instead of cash.
The entry stake varies by table. Verify the stake on the table card before you join, the lobby lists the stake beside each table.