Tools Interface

HollywoodSportsbook Poker’s interface has four distinct tools: Chat, Notes, Stats and Info. Each of these tools will allow the player to view different elements about the game while observing or playing at the table. This section details each of the tools.

• Chat

Chat comes up by default and it’s where you will be able to see what other players at the table are saying. It’s also where the Dealer will be giving details about how the game is progressing. Much of the Chat window details are also found in the Hand History so that you can review the hand at a later date.

To use Chat, simply click your mouse in the white bar at the bottom of the Chat tab, type what you’d like to say and then hit your Enter or Return key. If Chat is allowed at your table you will see it appear next to your Poker Nickname in blue. All player chat is in blue.

You can change the options for your Dealer Chat by clicking the button to the right of the white Chat text entry bar. This brings up the Table Options window. There you can set the Dealer to be Silent (say nothing), Summary (just gives basic hand details) or Everything (display all available messages). You can also set whether or not you want to see the chat from other Players or from Observers (people not playing but watching the table).

• Notes

When you want to make a note about any of your opponents go to the Notes tab. Choose their name from the drop-down menu (or right click on the opponent onscreen and select the Notes choice). Below, you’ll be able to write down notes for yourself to view any time you ever see that player.

You can also ‘Ignore’ the selected player’s chat by clicking the Ignore button. When ignored, you’ll see the muted icon appear over the player’s name tag.

If you don’t feel like writing a lot you can simply rate a player with the Rating Icons. You can even change the descriptions of the Rating Icons if you so feel like it.

• Stats

When playing at a table, the Stats tool will track some basic info for you. This includes the number of hands you were dealt, the number of times you saw the Flop in different positions, the number of times you’ve won, etc. You can reset the stats whenever you wish if you want to try a new tactic and you’ll be able to see how well it fares for you.

• Info

You will see two distinct differences with the Info tool when playing Ring Games and Tournaments:

• Ring Games

Check the Info tool to view the following information about a Ring Game table:

• The number of people watching the table
• The average number of people who view the flop
• The average pot size
• The number of hands played by the table in an hour
• The last Gold Card awarded publicly to someone at this table

• Tournaments

Check the Info tool to view the following information about a Tournament table: