GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW

• Each player starts with 3 RIT cards (an additional card is given at the Final Table).
• RIT cards are only used when 2 players go all-in; they can’t be used with 3 or more players.
• The first player going all-in has the option to use their RIT card. If they don’t have one or choose not to use it, the other player can use theirs.
• Half the pot goes to the winner of the first board, and the other half to the winner of the second board.

LEVELS

• Levels will be 10 minutes for the duration of the tournament until a winner is declared.

RE-ENTRY

• Unlimited re-entry is allowed before the close of registration.

ANTE FORMAT

• There will be one single ante posted for the whole table by the player in the Big Blind in the amount equivalent to the Big Blind.
• In an all-in situation, the Big Blind will be posted prior to the Ante.

PAYOUTS

• Approximately one in seven entries (15%) will be in the money.

SHOT CLOCKS & TIME BANKS

• Shot Clocks will be implemented throughout the tournament, with each player receiving three 10-second time banks at the start.
• At the start of the Final Table, players will receive an additional three 10-second time banks.

PACE OF PLAY

• Players are required to make decisions within a reasonable timeframe.
• Players who are found to intentionally abuse time, deliberately stall, or purposely slow down the game’s progression will be subjected to a 5-second shot clock for all subsequent decision-making.

SEATING & RE-DRAWS

• Play will move to 9-handed when play permits.
• Seating re-draws will be conducted prior to the start of the Final Table.

STAFF FEE

• Four percent (4%) of the prize pool will be withheld to offset tournament staffing costs.

RULES

• Tournament Director Association (TDA) rules will be used.