What happens when you sit out?

In a non-tournament setting, you can sit out for a few minutes and not lose any money. After a time, if you sit out for too long, your funds will be taken off the table, credited to your account, and when you come back to your screen, you'll find that you're just in the lobby again.

However, in a tournament, if you sit out, your blinds will still be taken and your chips will gradually diminish. Even if you're in the big blind and no one raises, you cannot win the hand, even if it gets checked down. So you should wait for the scheduled breaks if you're making a bathroom trip or want to grab a sandwich out of the 'fridge.

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Andre Akkari
VAMOOOOO CADAAAA!!! Take the Giant Chips!!!!!
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Jonathan Little
Also, I be shocked if moon wins although if someone sat down and taught him hu basics, he would have a 30% shot with current stacks.
23 minutes ago
Jonathan Little
Awake after 4 hours of sleep. I suck at sleeping. Prob going to watch football, make training videos, then play charity tournament.
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Shannon Elizabeth
ME TOO!!! :) RT @TheBaubShow: @DJLisaFoxx I want BON JOVI tickets!
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Andy Bloch
No, I wanted Ivey, Shulman & Begs to finish higher. RT @coolwhipflea: The happiest man in poker is not Darvin Moon, it's @andy_bloch
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