Have any questions about WPTMobile? You've come to the right place! There are four sections to our Frequently Asked Questions:
1. GENERAL
What does web-to-wireless mean?
Web-to-wireless is a simple term that means you can play WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 on your phone or on your PC. Your WPTMobile nickname and bankroll will be the same, whether you play online or on your mobile phone. Rack up chips, chat with your buddies, and enjoy world-class poker anytime, anywhere!
To play on your PC, just go to WPTMobile.net and select
PLAY ONLINE! If you have not yet linked your nickname and bankroll to the web version, you will need to register online by selecting
CREATE ACCOUNT. This will walk you through a simple process to verify that you are the owner of your WPTMobile nickname and allow you to create a password for security purposes.
If I enter a room, do I have to play or can I just watch the game for a while?
WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 has all of the flexibility that poker players have come to expect. You can watch a room for as long as you like without being required to take a seat. You can even join a buddy at their table and scope out the action there, too!
How can I set up a private game?
From the main menu select MULTIPLAYER, then select FREEPLAY, then select CREATE. Set-up the game with the blinds, type, increasing blinds, and theme of your choice. Select PLAY. Once the table has loaded, select the BUDDY tab, then highlight the buddy you wish to invite. Select "0" to send a private invitation to them. After you have invited your friends, take a seat, then shuffle up and deal!
If I whisper something to a buddy, will the whole table see what I say?
No, messages that are whispered to a buddy are private. No other players at the table will be able to see your message.
Can I join one of my buddies if they're already playing at a table?
Yes, after all, what are friends for if you can't take their money in a friendly game of poker? You can join your buddies at their table, or invite them to come play at yours.
How do I enter a live tournament?
From the main menu select MULTIPLAYER, then select TOURNAMENT
What are tournament points and how do I earn them?
Players earn tournament points by competing in live tournaments. Tournament points are earned based on where a player finishes in a tournament:
| Tournament Place |
WPT Points |
| 1st |
1,000 |
| 2nd |
700 |
| 3rd |
600 |
| 4th |
500 |
| 5th |
400 |
| 6th |
300 |
2. WEB-SPECIFIC
How can I play WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 on my PC?
To play the full version online, you must have a registered version of the mobile game. Select
PLAY ONLINE! If you have not yet linked your nickname and bankroll to the web version, you will need to
CREATE ACCOUNT. This will walk you through a simple process to verify that you are the owner of your WPTMobile nickname and allow you to create a password for security purposes.
Owning the mobile game gives you full access to all of the cool features in WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2, both on the web and on your phone!
- 3 Modes of Gameplay: Hone your skills in practice mode, compete for the WPT championship in scenario mode, or go all-in with live multiplayer poker action.
- True Web-to-Wireless: What does web-to-wireless mean? Play on your PC or on your mobile phone with the same WPTMobile nickname and bankroll. Now you really can play world-class poker anytime, anywhere!
- Customizable Avatars: Reinforce your table-image by customizing your avatar from one of almost 100 different options.
- Live Chat: Whisper a secret to a buddy, or just talk some smack at the table. Advanced in-game chatting technology lets you write messages on-the-fly or choose from your own personalized list of pre-set messages. You can even add emoticons!
- IM-Style Buddy Lists: Keep track of your poker buddies and see when they're playing online. Send them private messages or even go directly to their table to check out the action.
- Regular Live Tournaments: Have your buy-in ready for high-stakes mutliplayer tournaments every day of the week!
- Private Games: Create your own custom table with the stakes you want. Send a message to your friends and invite them to your own private poker night.
- Online Leaderboards: Track your earnings and global rankings. Scope out the top players and learn who to watch for by keeping tabs on the players nearest you on the leaderboard.
- Pro Tips: Get regular poker tips straight from the experts at the World Poker Tour!
3. MOBILE-SPECIFIC
How do I customize my pre-set chat messages?
From the main menu select MY PROFILE, then QUICK TEXT, select an empty slot or an existing message to write over, then select OK. Now type in the new message you want and select OK.
How do I buy a new avatar?
From the main menu select MY PROFILE, then select AVATAR. Now scroll to an empty space, select OK, then select ADD. You will now see an extensive list of avatars to choose from. Of course, you need to have enough money in your in bankroll to cover the price of the avatar.
Do I have to have network access to play World Poker Tour® Texas Hold 'Em 2?
No, you can play offline and enjoy the full-range of gameplay available in Texas Hold 'Em 2. At single-player tables in Free Play mode, you can set the number of players you wish to have at the table, choose the limit and blind structure, and opt to play with the "Last Man Standing" feature ON or OFF. In Scenario Mode, you can live the life of a real WPT player, traveling the world to compete in a series of tournaments and win the WPT World Championship.
4. POKER-RELATED
What is the difference between Limit, Pot Limit, and No Limit games?
Limit
In Limit games, players must always bet in pre-set amounts. The amount doubles on the last 2 rounds of betting. For instance, in a Limit game with blinds of 5/10, players can only bet $10 each time they bet for the first 2 rounds of betting and $20 each time they bet for the last 2 rounds of betting.
Pot Limit
In Pot Limit games, players may bet any amount that they wish - anywhere from the minimum bet based on the table stakes, all of the way up to the amount of money in the pot.
No Limit
In No Limit games, players may bet any amount that they wish - anywhere from the minimum bet based on the table stakes, all of the way up to the total amount of money they have at the table. No Limit games are the signiture type poker played in the WPT.
How many players are at a table?
There can be up to 6 players at any table. If you are playing a live multiplayer game, the number of players at the table at any given time will depend on the number of players that enter your room. If you are playing a private multiplayer game, then the number of players at the table will depend on how many friends you invited. In Scenario Mode, tournaments will always start out 6-handed, but in single-player Free Play mode, you can choose to play against the number of players you want - you can even go heads-up against just one other player.
Can I play heads-up games in World Poker Tour® Texas Hold 'Em 2?
Yes, there are a number of different ways to play a heads-up game in Texas Hold 'Em 2. You can create your own custom heads-up table in Free Play mode by setting the number of players to "2" in the game options. If you are in a tournament and make it to the final 2 players, you will compete for the tournament win in a heads-up battle. Finally, if you have the "Last Man Standing" option set to ON in Free Play mode and are one of the final 2 players standing, you will play in a heads-up game until only one player is left.
What does "Last Man Standing" mean?
"Last Man Standing" is a setting in Free Play mode that lets you play a game until only one player has any of the money at the table and all of the other players have busted out.
What happens if I lose all of my money?
Don't worry if you bust out. Just visit the cashier and you'll automatically be given a new starting bankroll.
