When the lobby is open, it’s always connected to our server. More players mean more load on the server.
We minimize unnecessary connections while you’re in a game so everything runs smoothly. Most of the lobby data isn’t needed, so the lobby automatically shrinks when you join a table. This allows the server to handle more players at the same time.
To check out another game, find a friend, or browse the lobby, select 'Lobby' at the top left of a table. In a tournament lobby, click 'Poker Lobby' to bring it back.
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