How do I find Play Money games on the PokerStars app?

How do I switch to the Play Money lobby?

To switch from the real money to the Play Money lobby:

1. Go to 'Account'.
2. Toggle to 'Play Money'.

 

How do I know which lobby I'm in?

To see which lobby you are in, look at your balance icon on the opening screen.

• Chips balance → Play Money lobby
• Currency balance → Real Money lobby

 

How do I access Play Money games?

To find Play Money games on our app:

• Open the Play Money lobby
• Tap the game menus in the header bar
• Select a game type

Use the game tabs in the header to switch between game types.

Depending on the game, you may need to:

• Scroll through formats
• Select a variant

 

Which Poker game types are available?

• Tournaments
• Sit & Go
• Cash Games

Each game lobby follows a similar structure.

 

How do I find Play Money tournaments?

Go to the 'Tournaments' lobby:

• You are taken directly to the tournaments list, without the need for additional selection.
• The list is in chronological order, by starting time.
• Tap 'Load more' at the bottom of the list to view additional tournaments.

 

How do I filter tournaments by buy-in?

To adjust the tournaments search by buy-in:

• Use the Freeroll slider and set your buy-in range
• Adjust to update the tournament list

 

How do I search for a specific Play Money tournament?

To find a specific tournament by name or ID:

• Tap the magnifying glass icon in the poker lobby.
• Enter the tournament details.

The tournament should come up if it is still available.

 

How do I use the tournament filters?

Use the radio button icon to filter tournaments:

• Tap the radio button icon next to the Freeroll slider to open the filter screen.
• Select your preferences and tap 'Show Games' to apply them.
• Available filters depend on the game variant.
• Use the 'Reset' button at the top to clear your selection.

 

How do I register for a tournament?

To register after you have found your tournament:

• Tap on a tournament of your choice to get to a dedicated tournament screen.
• On this screen, you can complete your registration.

 

How do I find Play Money Sit & Go games?

Go to the 'Sit & Go' lobby and specify your search:

• Choose the game format (Hold’em or other).
• Select a variant (Single‑Table, Multi‑Table, or Heads‑Up).

The list of available games will appear after you make your selection.

 

How do I find Play Money cash games?

Go to the 'Cash Games' lobby and refine your search:

• Choose the game format (Hold'em or other).
• Select stakes (all or a range).
• Select table size (full table or heads-up).

The list of available games will appear after you make your selection.

 

Can I use filters for Sit & Go and cash games?

Yes. Use sliders and filters to:

• Adjust buy-in
• Narrow results

 

How do I join a Play Money Sit & Go or Play Money cash game?

From each lobby:

1. Select a game from the list
2. Open the game screen
3. Join the table or register