Tournament Management Overview

What It Does

The Tournament Management module provides a complete solution for creating, managing, and reporting on poker tournaments of all sizes. From single-table sit-and-gos to multi-day events with multiple flights, this module handles every aspect of tournament operations.

Who It's For

Tournament directors, poker room managers, floor supervisors, and staff who need to run and manage tournament events efficiently while providing a professional player experience.

Key Features

• Template-based tournament creation

• Customizable blind structures and payout models

• Multi-day tournament support with flights and qualifiers

• Player registration and check-in management

• Live tournament control with centralized clock management

• Comprehensive reporting for compliance and analysis

Module Navigation

Tournament functionality is accessed through the blue Tournament icon in the left navigation panel. This section contains all the tools needed to set up and run successful tournaments:

• Tournament Events Dashboard - View and manage all your scheduled tournaments in one place

• Level Structure - Define blind level templates for different tournament formats

• Payout Structure - Create payout models for various tournament types and field sizes

Understanding the Tournament Workflow

1. Setup Phase

First, establish your tournament framework:

• Create reusable Level Structures (blind templates)

• Design Payout Structures (prize distribution models)

• Configure table settings in Floor Management

2. Configuration Phase

Then, create specific tournament events:

• Access New Tournament Configuration from the Tournament Events dashboard

• Configure all parameters (buy-ins, guarantees, timing, etc.)

• Assign tables and determine seating capacity

3. Operational Phase

During the tournament, use these specialized interfaces:

• Tournament Registration - Process entries and assign seats

• Tournament Controller - Manage the clock and tournament progress

• Section View - Handle table balancing and player movements

• Tournament Clock Display - Show players critical tournament information

4. Reporting Phase

After completion, document results with:

• Payout Slip Report - Process and document winner payments

• Tournament Final Results - Record official standings

• Financial Reports - Reconcile tournament revenue

Module Components

Primary Components

• Tournament Events Dashboard - Your central hub for all tournament management

• New Tournament Configuration - Comprehensive tournament setup interface

• Level Structure Setup - Create and manage blind level templates

• Payout Structure Setup - Design prize distribution models

Operational Components

• Tournament Registration - Player entry and seating management

• Tournament Controller - Clock and blind level management

• Section View - Table and player movement management

• Tournament Clock Display - Player-facing information screens

Reporting Components

• Tournament Reports - Complete suite of tournament data analysis tools

Key Module Relationships

The Tournament module connects with other CardOpz components:

• Floor Settings - Table configurations

• Player Management - Customer profiles and history

• Reports & Analytics - Performance metrics and compliance

• Global Settings - Casino-wide configuration options