Single Table Tournaments (Single Tourneys):

Regular

The regular tournament format features the following games: Oklahoma, Gin Rummy, Kalooki (Kaluki), Rummy 500 and Rummy as well as Rummikub. You can see a full schedule on the Scheduled Rummy Tournaments page. These tournament formats allows players to compete for the possibility of winning a larger prize pool. Each tournament will feature its own payout table. The prize pool will be distributed based on the performance of the players throughout the tournament.

The tournament format is available in Single Table Rummy Tournaments as well as Multiple Table Rummy Tournaments.

Main Lobby Abbreviations Key:

(T)	Turbo
(S)	Speed
(G)	Guaranteed
(A)	Added Prize
(R)	Rebuy
(P)	Payment
Royal Stars	Royal Stars
(Q))	Qualifier Tourney
(B)	Beginners

Turbo (T)
Turbo tournaments are much like regular tournaments. The main different is the addition of speed in turbo tournaments. You can enjoy games like Kalooki 40, Gin, Oklahoma, Kalooki 51, and Rummy at a much faster pace. Each turn will last 30 seconds, providing players the additional challenge of being more alert and faster. You can find this format in both Multiple Table and Single Table tournaments. Turbo tournaments can be recognized in the lobby with the (T) symbol added to the name of the tournament.

Speed (S)
The tournament level counter will run at a faster rate, making for a much faster pace as well as tournaments that are more thrilling as well as unpredictable as the tournament progresses.

Guaranteed (G)
The Guaranteed tournament features a guaranteed, predetermined tourney prize. The prize is not based on the number of registered players. As a result, the stakes for the players will count for the prize pool, but in instances where there are not enough players for the prize pool to amount to the guaranteed prize amount, Rummy Express will make up the remainder. In situations where the players' stake amount exceeds the guaranteed prize, the prize will increase proportionately.

Added Prize (A)
Added Prize tournaments add in an amount of money that will be accumulated in the prize pool. For example, in a $7 buy-in tournament, if there are 20 players and there is an added prize of $25, then the final prize pool will amount to $145 rather than the standard $120.

Rebuy (R)
This type of tournament allows players to return to the multiple-tournament once they have been eliminated. At the time of elimination, a popup window will be displayed, provided the Rebuy option remains available. This will allow the player to decide whether they want to quit or whether they would like to return to the tourney. The player will need to click on the Rebuy button located in the popup window in order to Rebuy. The amount of the first buy-in amount will be subtracted from the player's account and then will be added to the prize pool. Players that return to the tournament using the Rebuy option will receive the initial chips amount that was set for that tournament. It should be noted that a Rebuy can also be used a limited number of times during a tournament. Also, a Rebuy can only be used until reaching a certain level. You can find more information regarding Rebuy conditions in the tournament lobby screen.

Payments (P) (also known as Wagers)
Additional wagers are included in some versions of the offline traditional rummy games. A game pot is also included. Payments will be awarded at each round's end while each game will keep a final prize pool that will be awarded to the winner(s) of the total game. The winner of each hand will receive extra payments from losing players in this form of game, based on their individual winning move.

Players will set aside a specific amount of money to the table in single tournaments that will be comprised of the buy-in amount for the game as well as the chips. The buy-in amount will go toward the pot, while the remainder will be used as chips for payments between each hand. In the event that a player should run out of chips in the midst of a game, the player will be allowed to remain in the game, but will not need to make any further payments. In this case, the player also will not be eligible to receive any payments from any other players when he or she wins. In the instance that a player is eliminated in a single tournament or the game ends, the remaining chips will automatically be returned to the balance of the players. Please note tables with payments will be labeled with a P. Payments are offered in Single Tournament as well as Quick Game modes. The payment ratio for the game will show in the black box located in the top right corner of each table. The maximum amount that will be risked for each game will be listed in brackets in the main lobby in the buy-in column.

Royal Stars (Royal Stars)
At Rummy Express, we will host a multiple table tournament each month that is specifically for club members. All deposited members are invited to participate in these special tournaments. They will then be converted into actual cash.

Freerolls
Rummy Freerolls are multiple table tournaments that provide actual money prizes. There is no entry fee required. Rummy Express offers numerous freeroll tournaments for a variety of games on a daily as well as weekly and monthly basis. Furthermore, we also provide special freerolls to a variety of VIP membership ranks. Each freeroll tournament is located inside the lobby. They can be easily recognized due to their yellow color.

Qualifier (Q)
Qualifier tournaments feature guaranteed, high prizes. Vouchers for each main events are awarded to winners. Find more information regarding these tournaments in the Online Rummy Promotions section.

Beginners (B)
The Beginners' Rummy Tables were specifically designed to provide new players to the game an opportunity to become accustomed to playing with actual money against the same level of players. Only those members who have made their first deposit within the last 30 days will be eligible to enter these tournaments.

You can find Beginners' tables labeled with a (B) inside the lobby.

Best of luck!