Everything about playing Bitcoin-denominated poker: how buy-ins and payouts work in sats, why we charge a flat seat fee instead of rake, what membership gets you, and how to get started if you are new to Bitcoin.
Why Bitcoin only?+
Bitcoin is the only truly sound, decentralized money. No counterparty risk from fiat conversion, no inflation eating your winnings, no banks or payment processors that can freeze your funds without notice.
What games do you offer?+
We specialize in No Limit Texas Hodl'em. We are open to offering other game varieties if there is enough player demand. Reach out if you have a format you would like to see on the schedule.
What are the stakes?+
Our fully custom Bitcoin-denominated chipset supports bets from a single sat up to multiple BTC. Specific stakes are set per event and published in advance.
How do buy-ins and payouts work?+
All buy-ins are sent in BTC via Lightning. Payouts are made in BTC. Stakes and buy-in amounts are fixed in satoshis for each game. We display current BTC/USD reference rates for convenience, but you are always playing in sats.
What is a seat fee?+
Before you sit down, you know exactly what it costs. We charge a flat, predetermined time-based seat fee. The rate varies by membership tier. Nothing comes out of the pot. Traditional rake scales with every pot, meaning the house takes more as the action gets bigger and punishes players for winning. A flat seat fee means you know your cost before you sit, it never changes mid-session, and your winnings stay your winnings. For regular players the math compounds in your favor over time.
Do I need a paid membership to play?+
No. You do need a free membership to request seats at events, but there is no paid subscription required to play. Paid tiers add benefits including monthly membership hours that reduce your effective seat fee, longer advance booking windows, and higher waitlist priority when a table is oversubscribed. Every stake is open to every member. Use our membership calculator to see which tier makes the most sense for your play style.
How do seat reservations work, and what if I cannot make it?+
Reserving a seat holds hours from your time bank, normally two, and the amount is shown before you confirm. Held hours are not spent: they come back to you when you sit down to play. Cancel more than 72 hours before the game and the hold returns in full. Inside 72 hours half of it is kept, and a no-show costs the whole deposit. Your first missed booking in any 12 months is waived automatically. Running late is not a no-show. Your seat is held past the scheduled start, from 15 minutes on High Card up to a full hour on Royal Flush, and a seat nobody has taken is still yours when you walk in.
Do I need to know Bitcoin to play?+
You need to be able to send and receive BTC via Lightning to participate. If you are new to it, you do not have to sort it out alone. Come to an event and a member of our staff, or another player at the table, will help you get a wallet set up and funded before you sit down.
What is the atmosphere like?+
The setup is premium, the atmosphere is casual. Expect a well run game in a comfortable, secure environment with players who share your outlook on money. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. You are here to play poker, nothing else to worry about.
How do I stay updated on upcoming events?+
Create a free account: event details go out to registered players ahead of each game. Follow us on X, Instagram, or Nostr for announcements.
