This screen controls two key aspects of your Poker Run event:
How many cards are dealt per hand and how they are distributed
How participants travel between event stops
Configuring this correctly helps ensure your event is fair, fun, and runs smoothly.
📍 Where to Find It
You can access this screen during event setup or by editing an existing event:
Manage Events → Select Event → Edit Card Dealing
🎴 Step 1: Set Total Cards per Hand
Select the number of cards participants will receive per hand (5–10 cards).
Rules & Restrictions:
Once the first registration/hand is purchased, this setting is locked and cannot be changed.
If Extra Cards are enabled in Event Items, the maximum here is 9 cards (the extra card brings the total to 10).
If Extra Cards are not enabled, you may choose up to 10 cards.
All hands are ranked using the best five-card poker hand, regardless of total cards selected.
🃏 Step 2: Choose How Cards Are Distributed
Option | Description | Best For | Notes |
QR Code Scan (Default) | Participants scan a QR code at each stop to receive their card. | Most in-person events | Works offline; easy to set up by printing/posting the QR code. |
Time Released | Cards are automatically dealt at the scheduled start time for each stop. | Virtual or loosely timed events | No action required by participants; useful where scanning isn’t possible. |
GPS Release | Cards are dealt when participants arrive at a stop using device GPS. | Adventure runs, distance events | New: GPS can be enabled directly here without contacting support. |
🚦 Step 3: Choose How Participants Visit Stops
Option | Description | Best For |
Ordered Stops with Catchup Cards (Default) | Stops must be visited in order; missed stop cards are automatically given at the next stop. | Traditional routes with clear stop order |
Ordered Stops | Stops must be visited in order; missed stop cards are not caught up but can be revisited. | Events with manual progress checks |
Pick Your Own Route | Participants can visit stops in any order. | Flexible events, bar crawls, scavenger hunts |
Ordered Stops with No Skipping (Coming Soon) | Stops must be visited in order; missed stops mean missed cards. | Strict route enforcement |
▶️ Next Steps
When your selections are complete, tap Next to proceed with stop creation.
💡 Tips & Best Practices
Test GPS Release in advance to ensure accuracy in your event area.
If using Extra Cards, plan your card-per-hand selection carefully before ticket sales begin.
For large events, QR Code Scan provides the fastest and most reliable distribution.
❓ Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance with advanced setup, visit 👉 help.acespokerrun.com or contact our support team.