Hot Tables – Start Games, Create action, Get Rewarded

We want to reward the Game Starters and Action Generators at Phenom Poker — the players who get games going and keep them alive.

That’s why we created Hot Tables 🔥

You’ll spot them easily with an orange flame icon. They’re especially valuable when a table is empty or just getting started, because Hot Tables give boosted rakeback rewards — with a twist:

👉 While you’re seated, your bonus never goes down. So if you start a game, you’ll be rewarded — and you’ll keep that reward for as long as you stay and play on that table.

Keep an eye out for the orange Hot Tables in the Special Tables section of the Ring Game lobby.

How does it work?

When you join a Hot Table, you lock in a bonus based on how many players are seated at the time you are sitting down.

Here’s the best part:

If more players join → your bonus never decreases

If players leave → your bonus may increase

👉 Example:

Start as the 3rd player with a 15% bonus.

If the 1st or 2nd player leave, your bonus jumps to 20%!

This is great as your rake playing short handed will be reduced.

Locked-In Advantage

Once you’re seated and playing:

1. Your bonus is protected — it won’t drop as the table fills
2. You benefit from better rewards if players leave
3. Early seats can lead to the highest payouts

⚠️ Leave your seat = lose your Hot Seat and bonus immediately

Rejoining does not guarantee getting it back (as the table must be hot & you will have to be a game starter of returning when very few players are on the table).

Limited Bonus Spots

Hot Tables have a limited number of bonus seats — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

1. Smaller tables: typically 3 bonus seats (e.g. 6–7 max players)
2. Larger tables: typically 4 bonus seats (e.g. 8–9 max players)
3. The first players that join secure the rewards

When Do Hot Tables Run?

Hot Tables appear during selected periods — typically when they add the most value to your session.

There is no set schedule, however you’ll often see them:

1. During quieter times
2. Around key moments like major tournaments or weekly events

Keep an eye on the lobby — Hot Tables come and go.

More Hot Tables Can Open

Hot Tables aren’t limited to just one table.

When a table fills and a new one opens:

1. The new table can also become a Hot Table
2. This creates more chances to grab a bonus seat
3. But each Hot Table still has limited bonus spots

If you miss out on one, another opportunity might open up right behind it.

When Tables Cool Down

1. Once all bonus seats are filled, or the timer ends, the table is no longer hot
2. No new bonuses are given
3. However: Existing players keep their bonus while seated

Hot Seats at the Table

When you join a Hot Table while it’s still active, bonus seats are clearly highlighted.

1. Seats with available bonuses show a flame icon with the bonus %
2. These replace the standard seat icons while the table is still hot
3. Sitting in one of these seats gives you the displayed bonus

Once all bonus seats are taken or the table cools down:

1. Seats return to normal
2. No new bonus seats are available

Hot Table Indicator

When you’re at a Hot Table — or have an active bonus — you’ll see a flame icon in the top left corner.

Tap or click the icon to open the Hot Table panel, where you can view:

1. ⏱️ Time remaining on the Hot Table
2. 💰 Your current bonus
3. 📖 How it works (rules and key details)

This panel keeps everything transparent, so you always know your bonus status and what’s happening at the table.

Why Play Hot Tables?

1. Get rewarded to start games !
2. Guaranteed bonus — no downside just sit down and play !
3. Potential to earn more as others leave to reduce the impact of rake when you are shorthanded and likely will play more hands.

Get in early, hold your seat, and let the table work in your favour 🔥