⚠️ Important Notice

All games are currently First-Come, First-Served Sit & Go (SnG).

If you register, and check-in, and fail to take your seat:

• No refund will be issued
• You will look like Chase

Overview

The Syndicate Circuit is a seasonal competitive poker league focused on bankroll survival and growth.

Survive the season. Grow your bankroll. Bank your profits.

Season Zero Notice

This is the inaugural season. The system is approximately 95% stable.

If a bug occurs, report it. Do not be a child about it.

Starting Bankroll

250 Syndicate Ghost Coins (SGC)

This is your total seasonal capital. If your balance reaches zero, you are eliminated.

Elimination

• 0 SGC = eliminated
• No further entries allowed
• Must wait until next season

Game Schedule

• Games run throughout the day
• Approx every 3–4 hours
• Visible in Circuit Lobby
• Also Listed In The Syndicate Calendar

Late Registrations

A 5 minute late registration begins exactly at the start time of each game

• If you register, but do not check in prior to the game, your registration is cancelled, Buy In is refunded
• If you register, you must check in during the 10 minute open window prior to the scheduled start time
• Once you check in, you must enter the table, and take your seat
• Unregistered players who wish to play after the game starts, may still enter the game, within the 5 minute late registration time
• If you register, and check-in, and fail to take your seat:
• No refund will be issued

Cancelled Games

In order for a game to begin, at least 2 players must be SEATED at the start time.

• If You Are Registered, but not checked in, and a game is cancelled, your Buy In is Refunded
• If You Are Registered, Checked In, AND SEATED, And the game is cancelled, Your Buy In IS Refunded
• If You Are Registered AND Checked In, But Not Seated, And the game is cancelled- YOU FORFIET YOUR BUY IN

Game Format

• No Limit Texas Hold’em
• 5,000 starting chips
• 25 / 50 blinds
• 10 minute levels

Event Buy-Ins

Standard

• 10–15 SGC Low-Stakes Range
• 25–50 SGC Mid-Stakes Range

Bounty Events

• ~25% added bounty pool
• 50% paid instantly
• 50% added to your bounty
• Winner collects remaining bounty

High Stakes

• 100 SGC Buy-In
• Minimum 3 per season

All Games Will Show A Designation As To Whether They Are Standard NLH or Bounty In The Schedule Listing

BLINDS STRUCTURE

Blinds Raise Every 10 Minutes. No Breaks Are Scheduled For These Games. Blind Structures are as follows FOR ALL GAMES
• Lvl. 1 => 25/50
• Lvl. 2 => 50/100
• Lvl. 3 => 75/150
• Lvl. 4 => 100/200
• Lvl. 5 => 150/300
• Lvl. 6 => 200/400
• Lvl. 7 => 300/600
• Lvl. 8 => 400/800
• Lvl. 9 => 500/1000
• Lvl. 10 => 600/1200
• Lvl. 11 => 800/1600
• Lvl. 12 => 1000/2000

Game Payout Structure

Payouts are automatically calculated based on the number of entrants in each event.

Paid Positions

• 1–4 Players → 1 Paid Spot
• 5–6 Players → 2 Paid Spots
• 7–9 Players → 3 Paid Spots

Below will apply ONLY when MTT's are introduced later, when demand warrants the extra server load

• 10–18 Players → 4 Paid Spots
• 19+ Players → 5 Paid Spots

Payout Distribution

• 1 Player Paid → 100%
• 2 Players Paid → 65% / 35%
• 3 Players Paid → 50% / 30% / 20%
• 4 Players Paid → 40% / 25% / 20% / 15%
• 5 Players Paid → 35% / 25% / 18% / 12% / 10%

All payouts are calculated and distributed automatically by the game engine.

Redeemable Banking (Season Earnings)

The Syndicate Circuit is not just about winning games — it’s about building real, redeemable value over the course of a season.

Banked SGC can be redeemed for Syndicate Prizes through the Redemption Center in your Player Portal.

This is how performance in the Circuit translates into permanent earnings.

Qualification Requirement

To be eligible for banking, players must compete in at least:

• 35% of all scheduled season events
  (This averages to approximately 7 games per week)

Players who do not meet this requirement cannot bank any seasonal earnings.

How Banking Works

At the end of the season, players with a positive SGC balance will have a portion of their bankroll converted into Redeemable SGC.

This represents permanent value earned through play.

Base Banking

• All surviving players receive 10% of their final SGC balance

Example:

• Final Balance: 180 SGC
• Banked: 18 SGC

Profit Bonus Banking

Players who finish above the starting bankroll (250 SGC) earn an additional bonus:

• 20% of all profit above 250 SGC

Example:

• Final Balance: 320 SGC
• Profit: 70 SGC
• Base Banking: 32 SGC
• Bonus Banking: 14 SGC
• Total Banked: 46 SGC

Season Reset

• All players reset to 250 SGC for the next season
• Redeemable balances remain permanently stored

Play well. Build your stack. Lock in your earnings.

Weekly Structure

Monday – Friday

• 3 standard games daily
• 1 bounty game daily

Saturday Feature

• 9-player satellite event
• Top players earn entry

Qualification

• Play at least 7 weekly games (required to stay on pace for seasonal banking qualification)
• Top 9 by Net GC qualify

Weekly Rewards

• +10 GC (banked) for:
• Most GC Won
• Most Wins
• Most Bounties

NOTE: Weekly rewards require a 7-game minimum. Seasonal banking requires 35% participation.

Competitive Philosophy

This is not a simple leaderboard.

• Manage risk
• Preserve capital
• Play consistently

No shortcuts. No handouts. Earn it.

Integrity & Conduct

• Collusion = removal
• Chip dumping = removal
• Exploiting bugs = removal
• Unsportsmanlike conduct = removal

Final Authority

All results are determined and enforced by the game engine under normal operation.

In the event of a system error, bug, or abnormal game condition (including but not limited to freezes, incorrect payouts, or unintended behavior), The Syndicate reserves the right to review and adjust outcomes as necessary to preserve fairness and integrity.

These decisions are final and made at the sole discretion of The Syndicate.

Abuse or exploitation of known or suspected system issues may result in penalties, including removal from the league.