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Closing an Event & Dealing Remaining Cards

Closing an event official ends an event.

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Written by Aces Help
Updated over a week ago

At the end of your poker run, it's important to close the event. Closing finalizes the event in the system, helps wrap up all activity, and unlocks payout processing through Stripe (if you collected funds through the app).

You’ll also have the option to deal any remaining cards to participants who didn’t complete the event — a great way to ensure full participation in the leaderboard.


📍 Where to Close the Event

To close your event:

Manage Events > Select Event > More Event Options > Close Event


💸 Stripe Setup Required for Paid Events

If your event involved selling hands or items, you’ll be prompted to complete Stripe payout setup before you can close the event.

You’ll be directed to:

  • Connect an existing Stripe account, or

  • Create a new one to manage funds

This ensures that Aces Poker Run can transfer your collected revenue to your designated payout account.


🔒 What Happens When You Close an Event?

  • 🚫 Registration is permanently closed

  • 🛑 No additional hands or items can be sold

  • 📊 Leaderboards are frozen

  • 🔁 You will be prompted with the option to Deal Remaining Cards (optional)


🃏 Dealing Remaining Cards (Optional but Useful)

After closing your event, you’ll see a Deal Remaining Cards button.

This feature allows you to:

  • Instantly deal all undealt cards to participants

  • Automatically complete their poker hands

  • Include participants who couldn’t attend or missed stops

⚠️ This action is permanent and cannot be undone. Only use this when the event has truly ended.

Why Use It?

  • Great for remote or distributed events

  • Keeps things fair for participants who couldn’t reach every stop

  • Ensures leaderboard and prize results are finalized


🧠 Tips

  • 💬 Announce to participants before dealing final cards

  • 📝 Export reports before and after dealing for your records

  • ✅ Close your event promptly to ensure timely payouts


❓ Need Help?

If you need assistance with Stripe setup, closing your event, or deciding when to deal cards, we’re here to help:
👉 help.acespokerrun.com

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