New Tournament Configuration
What It Does
The New Tournament Configuration screen is where you create and configure all parameters for a new tournament. This comprehensive setup interface allows you to define everything from basic tournament information to advanced multi-day configurations and purchase options.
Who It's For
Tournament directors and poker room managers who need to create new tournament events with precise control over structure, prizes, timing, and operational parameters.
Accessing New Tournament Configuration
To access this screen:
From the Tournament Events dashboard, click the "+" button in the top-right corner
The New Tournament configuration screen will open with all setup sections
Configuration Interface Components
Tournament Configuration Section
This section contains the core tournament information:
Title: Primary tournament name (e.g., "Spring Kickoff Event")
Subtitle: Additional descriptive information (e.g., "10K Starting Stack")
LiveLinq Notes: Special information to display on LiveLinq
Display on Live Linq: Toggle to show notes on player displays
Payout Structure: Dropdown to select from your predefined payout templates
Level Structure: Dropdown to select from your predefined blind level templates
Start Date/Time: Calendar selector for tournament beginning
Guarantee: Optional guaranteed prize pool amount
House Fee/Per Entry: Fee component retained by the venue
Service Fee/Per Entry: Fee component for staff/dealers
Bounty: Toggle and amount field for bounty tournaments
Minimum Qualifying Count: Entries needed to run the tournament
Advanced Deductions: Button to configure additional fee structures
Seat & Table Assignment Section
Configure the physical layout for your tournament:
Available Tables: Dropdown to select tables from your venue
Add Button: Assign selected table to this tournament
Add All Tables: Quickly assign all available tables
Locked Seats: Numbered seat buttons (1-10) to designate positions that cannot be assigned
Total Seat Count: Automatically calculated based on table selections
Multi-Day Configuration Section
For tournaments spanning multiple days or with qualifier events:
Enabled: Toggle to activate multi-day features
Is Main Event/Final Day: Checkbox to designate this as a final day
Event Type: Dropdown for tournament type classification
Vouchers Awarded For: For qualifier events, select target main event
Valid For: Dropdown for voucher expiration rules
Allow only 1 flight participation into Multi Flight: Restrict players to a single flight
Combine chip counts from multiple qualifying flights: Allow players to carry forward multiple stacks
Purchase Settings Section
Define all buy-in options and limitations with a grid format:
Row Types:
Buy In: Initial entry (always enabled)
Re Buy: Re-entry options after elimination
Add On: can be done during initial registration process for each individual player, or can be bulk added directly on the tournament controller.
Staff Add On: can only be added during initial registration process for each individual player. Dedicated reporting line on funds received report for easy distribution.
Bonus: can be used for any purpose and can only be applied during initial registration process for each individual player.
Column Settings for each purchase type:
Amount: Dollar cost
Chips: Starting chips received
Points: Promotion points earned
Max/Player: How many entries allowed per player
Ends at start of level: When registration closes
Only After Elimination: Requires player to bust first (rebuy only)
Saving Your Tournament
Review all settings for accuracy
Click "Save" to add the tournament to your schedule
Click "Cancel" to discard changes and return to Tournament Events
Best Practices
Basic Tournament Setup
Use clear, descriptive names that include key details like buy-in or format
Select payout and level structures before configuring other options
Ensure correct date/times are selected for each event
Configure house/service fee splits to match your internal standards
Advanced Configuration Tips
For bounty tournaments, set the bounty amount and verify it's included in entry fee calculations
Bounty amount will be added in addition to other buy-in options. Meaning if your buy-in is $75 and your bounty is $25, your total buy-in will be $100.
Use multi-day configuration for tournaments with multiple starting flights
Lock player seats to align with internal tournament seating procedures i.e., We always start our tournaments with 7max players on each table, so we always lock the 3, 7, and 10 seats.
Configure purchase settings to match tournament format (re-entry, freezeout, rebuy, etc.)
Configuration Planning
Tournaments can be copied so keep that in mind if you are running the same tournament every Monday night, you can just copy the original, change the header (if needed), and update the date and time details.
Configure multi-day events with consistent naming across all flights and ensure they are all pointing to the same desired Main Event
Test new tournament formats internally to ensure everything runs smoothly and as expected
Common Questions
What's the difference between House Fee and Service Fee?
House Fee typically represents the portion retained by the venue, while Service Fee often represents staff tokes or dealer compensation but ultimately there is no difference in how they work. You can use those two fields to collect any necessary fees for your events.
Do I need to set up all tables in advance?
No, you can add all, some, or no tables during initial setup or add tables later during registration or a combination of both.
How do I handle satellite events?
Enable Multi-Day Configuration, select the appropriate Event Type, and configure the Vouchers Awarded For field to connect to the target main event.
When should I use the Advanced Deductions option?
Use this for special fee configurations like promotional fund contributions, jackpot fees, or custom charge structures that go beyond the standard house/service fee split. Test advanced deductions with internal test only events in system to ensure accuracy as expected.
Related Features
For more information on tournament operations, see:
Tournament Events Dashboard
Level Structure Setup
Payout Structure Setup
Tournament Registration
Tournament Controller
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