How can I be sure that all the games played at DoylesRoom are fair and honest?
To learn how DoylesRoom provides players with a fair and honest game please visit our Integrity section at the following link.
How does DoylesRoom make money?
Real money tables are raked according to our rake schedule. Please view our rake page for full details DoylesRoom’s rake schedule. There is also a small fee charged for joining some tournaments.
How do I select the specific game that I want to play?
From the top of the DoylesRoom lobby screen select either the “Ring Games” or “Tournaments” button. Just below you can select the desired type of game and the list is generated below. If you wish to sort the games by a particular preference you can click on any of the column headers and this will arrange the list of games accordingly. To choose a specific table or tournament from the selected list, just double-click on the desired game (or click 'Join Table' at the bottom the list). You will then be prompted accordingly.
How do I sit down at a ring game?
Select a seat by clicking where it says “Sit Down” over the seat. You will then be prompted to select how much money you would like to take to the table. After completing this step you will then be taken to your seat to enjoy the games and begin playing!
How do I join a tournament?
After double-clicking on the desired tournament from the lobby screen, you will open the Tournament window. This window will describe the specific details of that tournament including prize information, blind levels and start time. To join this tournament, select the register button in the bottom right corner of the window. After successfully registering for this tournament you will see your player nickname added to the list of registered players. Your table window will open when the tournament begins.
How will I know how much is in the pot at any one time?
The amount in the pot is always posted numerically and represented graphically in the center of the poker table.
What is the minimum Buy-in?
Please refer to the Buy-in window to see the applicable limits.
Does the software allow me to muck the winning hand?
No, it doesn't. If you play your hand to the showdown and you hold the winning hand, it will be automatically shown. This feature protects you from accidentally mucking a winner.
How do I make a note on an opposing player?
When you are at a table, you can click on the Notes tab in the bottom left corner of the screen to make a note on an opposing player. Simply select the desired player from the dropdown menu and then enter your notes in the notes field. In addition to the notes, you are able to apply a color coded label identifying the type of player that they are.
How do I view my play statistics?
When you are at a table, you can click on the Stats tab in the bottom left corner of the screen to view your stats.
How do I identify the players that I have labeled or made notes on?
You will see a small colored box in the right corner of an opposing player’s nameplate. This indicates that you have made a note or labeled this player according to their skill level.
I have never played poker before but would like to learn. How do I start?
DoylesRoom welcomes all new poker players. Please have a look at our Play Poker section on the website. This section provides an explanation of the rules of all the games on offer as well as a full poker glossary to help you learn the important poker terms you will need to understand and enjoy the game of poker.
