⚠️ Important Information

UPC Online is a free-to-play Texas Hold'em platform created to complement the Ultimate Poker of Champions live games.

No purchase is required to participate, and no real-money wagering takes place on this platform.

• Free player accounts
• Free tournament entry
• No cash wagering
• No cash value associated with leaderboard points or rankings

UPC Online is intended for entertainment, competition, player development, and qualification into special UPC events.

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Overview

UPC Online features fast-paced Sit & Go tournaments, satellite qualifiers, leaderboard competition, and special Final Table events.

Players earn points based on performance, compete for rankings, and may qualify for special tournaments, promotions, prizes, or sponsor-supported rewards.

Play. Compete. Qualify. Advance.

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Platform Notice

UPC Online is an actively evolving platform. Features, tournament formats, scoring systems, and event structures may be adjusted as improvements are made.

While every effort is made to provide a fair and stable experience, technical issues may occasionally occur.

If you encounter a bug or unexpected behavior, please report it to UPC staff rather than attempting to exploit it.

UPC reserves the right to review tournament results and make reasonable administrative corrections when necessary to preserve competitive fairness.

Game Schedule

• Games run throughout the day
• Approx every 30 minutes a new one begins
• Visible in UPCO Lobby

Late Registrations

A 10 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
• 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 10 minute late registration time

Cancelled Games

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

Game Formats

CURRENT HOLD'EM 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

Points, Qualifiers & Rewards

UPC Online uses a points-based ranking system designed to reward both strong finishes and consistent participation.

Points are awarded automatically at the completion of every tournament based on:

• Your finishing position
• The number of players in the tournament

Larger fields are worth more points than smaller fields, making strong finishes in competitive games especially valuable.

Leaderboard Rankings

Player rankings are determined by a combination of tournament results, overall performance, and consistency throughout the season.

Winning is important, but consistently finishing near the top of the field is often just as valuable.

Satellite Qualifiers

Certain tournaments are designated as Satellite Events.

Instead of awarding additional leaderboard points alone, these events may grant qualification into special UPC Final Table events.

• Qualifying positions are announced in the tournament listing
• Qualified players are automatically registered for the Final Table
• Players may continue playing qualifiers until they earn a seat

Final Tables & Special Prizes

Final Table events represent the culmination of a qualifying series and may feature additional prizes, sponsor rewards, trophies, merchandise, or special promotions.

Prize structures vary by event and will be announced within the tournament listing whenever applicable.

Not every Final Table will offer the same rewards. Event details will always specify what is at stake before play begins.

Competitive Philosophy

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 UPC Online 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 UPC Online.

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