For customers based in Ireland that wish to play Poker, iPoker has been discontinued and Poker is no longer accessible through our Betfair Product. To play, you can open an account at pokerstars.com.

How does this work?

Most of our tournaments use synchronised breaks. The break starts at a set time, usually 55 minutes past the hour, and begins once the current hand is finished.

Some tournaments use a different system. In these, breaks happen 60 minutes after the event starts.

We use synchronised breaks so everyone can take a real break at the same time. This gives players a chance to step away from the computer for a few minutes.

In rebuy tournaments, the break can happen before the rebuy period ends. Add-ons might not be available during the break. They usually open when the rebuy period finishes. You can always check out the tournament lobby for details.