WPT Global tournament lobby: every field on the event card explained

WPT Global tournaments (MTTs) have their own list. Pick an event from the list, then open it to see the details and register. This page covers the list filters, the event tags, and every field on the event page, so you know what you’re looking at before your first tournament.

Tournament list

Filter

Filter	Options
`Event Type`	Hold’em, Omaha, Short Deck, etc.
`Buy-in`	Freeroll, `Micro` (under 5), `Low` (5–19.99), `Mid` (20–99.99), `High` (100 and up), based on the registration fee plus the service fee
`Event Status`	`About to Start`, `In the Game`

Tags on the event card

Tag	Meaning
`NLHE`	No-limit Hold’em
`Omaha`	Omaha
`Shortdeck` / `SD`	Short Deck
`Bounty`	Bounty tournament: you win a bounty for each player you eliminate. See bounty rules
`Speed`	Turbo: blinds go up faster
`Satellites`	Satellite: the prizes are tickets to bigger events

Status

Status	Meaning
`Register`	Registration is open
`Late Reg`	The event has started but late registration is still open
`15 minutes left`	Time left until registration closes (the number varies)
`Running`	In progress
`Closed`	Registration is closed
`Ended`	Finished
`Not Opened Yet`	Registration hasn’t opened yet

Event page: Lobby tab

When you open an event, the first tab is the overview. At the top is a countdown or elapsed time:

Time Until Event: time until the start
Event in Progress: how long the event has been running
Postponed: the start has been delayed

Main fields:

Field	Meaning	Notes
`Registration Fee`	Buy-in	Bounty events break it down, e.g. `Prizepool + Bounty + Staff Fee`
`Starting Stack`	Starting chips
`REGISTERED`	Number of registered players
`Entries`	Total entries	Includes re-entries
`Re-entries` / `Buy Limit`	Re-entry limit	How many times you can buy back in after elimination, only before registration closes
`Game Type`	Game
`Structure`	Format
`Blind Duration`	Level length	Minutes per blind level
`Players per Table`	Table size
`Registration closes since: Level X`	Late registration cutoff	From level X you can no longer register or re-enter
`Break`	Break schedule	e.g. `Every 55m game time follows with 5m break`; `No breaks` means there are none

Once the event starts, a few live lines appear:

Current Level X: Blind … Ante …: the current blind level
Next Level X: the next blind level
Chips: Biggest … Average … Smallest …: the biggest, average and smallest stacks in play

The average stack is the most useful number for judging where you stand: divide your stack by the average, and if it’s below 1 you’re short.

Column	Meaning
`Level`	Blind level
`Blind`	Small blind / big blind
`Ante`	Ante
`Duration`	How long the level lasts

In Hyper Turbo events, the action time per hand is fixed and there’s no extra time bank, so watch the clock.

Other tabs

Tab	Contents
`Rewards`	Prize pool, paid places and payout distribution. See tournament prizes
`Players`	Entrant list with rank (`Placing`) and stack (`Chips`); you can search for a player. Bounty events add a bounty column
`Tables`	Table list: table number, player count, chip counts

Registration button states

The button at the bottom of the event page changes with the event status:

Button	Meaning
`Register`	Register
`Cancel Registration`	Unregister (before the start)
`Re-enter` / `Rebuy`	Buy back in after elimination
`Return to Event`	Go back to your tournament table
`Starting - please wait`	The event is starting
`Registration Closed`	Registration has closed
`You Have Been Eliminated`	You’re out

How to register

Open the event from the list and check the registration fee, start time and late registration cutoff level.
Tap Register and choose a Payment method: your account balance, or a ticket if you have one. See tickets and backpack.
Once registered, wait for the start. The event page shows Starting - please wait while it starts; after that, tap Return to Event to get to your table.
Changed your mind before the start? Tap Cancel Registration.
If you bust during late registration and haven’t hit the Re-entries limit, tap Re-enter to buy back in.

Password-protected events

Some events need a password to register. You’ll see This event requires a password; enter the password from the organizer in Enter Password. These are usually private events for a community or promotion.

If you register for many events at once, there’s a limit on how many tables you can have open at the same time. See multi-tabling.

FAQ

What does Late Reg mean?

Late Registration: a window after the tournament starts when you can still register, usually until a certain blind level. The event info shows Registration closes since Level X, meaning registration closes at level X.

What are Re-entries or Buy Limit?

The maximum number of times you can buy back in after being eliminated, available only before registration closes. For example, Re-entries 2 means you can re-enter up to 2 times.

What's the difference between Registered and Entries?

Registered is the number of players who signed up. Entries is the total number of entries, and every re-entry counts toward it. In events with re-entries, Entries is usually higher than Registered.

Do tournaments have breaks?

Most do. The Break field in the event info describes the break schedule, such as a few minutes off after every stretch of play. No breaks means there are none.