�Instructions for Hold em
�These
instructions are a quick guide to get you started.
The last heading on the page has the quick
keyboard reference
�To play
on the BA site, you will need to register an account first at:
�Once
that is done, you can log into the site to see the list of active tables, or to
create your own.
Since Blind Adrenaline is web based, you will need to turn off your virtual cursor once you join a game if you don’t have forms mode set to auto.
This is necessary, so that keyboard input goes straight to the web page.
If you have forms mode set to auto, you shouldn’t have any problems.
When you join or create a game, you can check this by pressing the letter z, if the virtual cursor is off, then you should hear the parameters of the game, and you are ready to go.
If the z key causes your screen reader to jump somewhere on the web page or gives any other feedback other than the parameters of the game, then you need to turn off your virtual cursor.
For jaws, simply press insert z. For NVDA press insert space.
Now when you hit z, you should hear the game parameters, for instance if the game hasn’t started yet, it will say small blind unknown, large blind unknown.
This sounds way more complicated than it actually is, but using the modern web with screen readers is requiring more and more that the virtual cursor be turned off, and this is another case of this evolution.
Knowing this is helpful in other areas, for instance, if you turn off virtual cursor when watching videos on youtube, you can rewind and fast forward with the arrow keys, as well as adjust the volume, pause with the spacebar, and jump through percentages of the video with the num row keys, such as 5 for 50 percent etc.
From the games page, you will find a heading for all active games, simply click the join button to join one of these.
To create a table, click on the create link, select Hold em as the game, then name the table, choose if you want a sag or cash game, set your buy in and timer, and away you go.
�Important things to
keep in mind:
The interface is now constantly on
the BA web site, so you can no longer hit alt f4 to leave a table. In fact, we don’t
use the function keys at all any more, outside of normal browser functions such
as f5 to refresh, or f1 for browser help etc..
�If you
press alt f4, it will close your browser, and you will need to launch the web
site again.
�To test
if you are in the right mode after joining a game, hit the z key.
The game should say who is small and large
blind.
If it instead jumps between elements on the
web page, such as your name, or the game listing, , you need to turn your
virtual cursor off.
Instead of alt f4, once you
finish a game, press shift X to leave the table, and you will be back on the
main BA web site.
One of the coolest features of BA is the ability to play in tournaments against dozens of other players.
Depending on the tournament setup, you will be awarded chips based on how well you do in the tournament.
For instance if the tournament splits chips based on the top three, then 1st place will receive 50 percent of the total entry fee of the tournament, 2nd place will get 30 percent, and 3rd place will get 20 percent.
For example, if the entry fee is 10000, and 20 players sign up, the total purse available is 200000, so if top 3 split, then 1st place would get 100000.
This profit will go into your BA account, and in this way, you accumulate chips as you play and win.
There are other payout methods as well, such as the Final 9, where all 9 players receive chips, depending on how high they place on the final table.
How to join a
tournament
We have regularly scheduled tournaments each
week, and you can see the list of upcoming tournaments from the hold em
tournaments link on the main BA page.
You can click
on the tournament you wish to join, and from that tournament page, you can hit
the register button.
Once you register, a seat will be saved for
you.
You can take
your seat at the given start time for the tournament by clicking the take your
seat button.
The first hand of the tournament will be dealt
at five minutes past the hour of the start time.
So for instance, if the tournament start time
is 8 PM eastern, you can go to the tournament page at 8 and click the take your
seat button, and you will be put on your hold em table.
From here you can chat with other players.
At 5 past 8, you will hear the first hand
being dealt, and away you go.
Please note that to both register and to take your seat, you will be hitting the relevant button
on the tournament page.
Additionally, you have
the ability to join the observation room by clicking on join for the
table you wish to watch.
In this way, you can watch a friend play if
you aren’t in the tournament, or if you have busted out.
The tournament keeps the number of players at
each table as even as possible, so you will be moved from time to time to
another table to keep player numbers even.
As players bust out, the tables will get
consolidated to fewer and fewer tables.
For instance, if the tournament has 27 players
enter, there will be three tables of 9 players each initially.
Once we get down to 18 players, there will be
two tables, and finally one final table of 9.
When we get to the final nine, there will be a
five minute break, then action will proceed.
From the main Blind Adrenaline page, hit enter on create.
This will bring up choices for the type of game you want to create.
Select The parameters for the game, including the name of the table, turn timeout and blind amount.
Finally, select the type of game, either cash or sag.
Hit enter on the create button and you’ll take your seat at the table.
When you are ready to start the sag, hit shift s and away you go.
If you go broke, you can use the chip machine to replenish your account.
To use it you will need to be under 20,000 chips.
If you are under that amount You will see a link to
the chip machine at the bottom of the main page.
You will not see
the link if you have over 20,000 chips in your account.
Once you click on that link You'll be taken to the chip machine Where you can
press S. To spin the wheel.
It works like a slot machine And generates Five random
poker cards
You will receive chips In varying amounts
depending on The hand you generate.
Once you have generated over 20,000 chips, you will no longer be able to spin.
But whatever amount you have generated at that point, you get to keep in your account.
To check to see how much is in your account at anytime, simply press the ay key.
Just as on the tables, you will need to have the virtual cursor off to use the s and ay commands.
Note that if you bust out on a lottery table, just leave the table and come back, and you will be given 20k in chips.
If you don’t have a ton of chips, you may not want to risk all of them on a high roller cash table.
To set a cap for how many chips you sit down with, go to your profile page by clicking the button labeled with your name.
Under customizations is a combo box that allows you to set the chip limit. With most screen readers, you can get to the combo box with the c key.
Be sure and click save after setting the limit.
That's it, now, when you join a cash table, this is the max you will bring.
Be warned" the high rollers will try to isolate you on a table and take your entire stack, since this limits their risk. i.e. if you bring only 20k, they know if they can get you alone in a hand, that is the most they stand to lose.
On the other hand, if you only have 50k or whatever, you don’t have to risk your entire bankroll on a 100k table if you don't want to.
The hold em list is where announcements are made about upcoming games and tournaments.
You can announce your own cash and sag games here as well.
First, to subscribe, send a blank email to
You will immediately receive a confirmation email back, just reply to that email and you will be subscribed.
No need to put a subject or anything in those messages.
Once subscribed, just send to
and everyone else on the list will see what you post.
Hand Type
Probability
Odds
High Card
17.4%
4.74
: 1
One Pair
43.8%
1.28
: 1
Two Pair
23.5%
3.26
: 1
Three of a
Kind
4.83%
19.7
: 1
Straight
4.62%
20.6
: 1
Flush
3.03%
32.1
: 1
Full House
2.60%
37.5
: 1
Four of a
Kind
0.168%
594
: 1
Straight
Flush
0.0279%
3,589
: 1
Royal
Flush
0.0032%
30,940
: 1
|
Command |
Result |
|
Spacebar |
Brings up chat window, type a message and hit enter to send, tap twice to send an action
|
|
A |
Read your current chip total at this table |
|
P or X |
Current pot amount |
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B or D |
Current bet to call |
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H or S |
Your current hand ranking such as two pair or a flush |
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V |
Blind amount and time for blind level |
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C |
Call bet |
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F |
Fold. Press twice quickly to auto fold before your turn |
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Z |
Position info of players, who is large blind etc. |
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Q |
Read out hole cards |
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W |
Read out flop cards |
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E |
Read out turn card |
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R |
Read out river card |
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T |
Who has the turn |
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M |
Bet minimum |
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Number keys |
To enter a bet simply type the numbers when it is your turn and hit enter |
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Control plus num row |
Check name, position and chip amount of other players |
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Shift num row |
Review previous chat messages |
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Control plus shift plus num row |
Review previous game output |
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l |
List ranking of players in sag or tournament |
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Shift R |
Review last hand winners |
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Shift t |
Review cards on table of last hand |
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Shift b |
Reset chips from bank |
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Shift v |
Open web page showing current tournament leaderboard |
Some commands are entered by double pressing a key, for instance to see all of the cards on the table not including your hole cards, press the w key twice quickly.
Here is a list of the double key commands:
|
Key |
Command |
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WW |
Show all cards on the table, minus hole cards |
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MM |
Bet maximum possible chips |
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GG |
Show all players on this table |
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AA |
Show amount of total chips in BA account |
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LL |
Show ranking of players on your own table |
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Double space |
Send an action instead of a chat |