Spin & Go: A Complete Guide to PokerStars’ Jackpot Sit & Go Tournaments

How Spin & Go Works

Spin & Go tournaments are three-handed hyper-turbo Sit & Go games with a twist. The prize pool for each game is determined by a random multiplier before the first hand is dealt. This multiplier ranges from 2x to as high as 240,000x your buy-in, depending on the stakes you choose.

Each player starts with a 500-chip stack, and blind levels increase rapidly, with their duration tied to the multiplier. Games with lower multipliers feature shorter blinds and faster action, while higher multiplier games provide deeper stacks and more time for strategy. Once the prize pool is revealed, the game begins, with payouts varying based on the multiplier.

For those looking for even faster games, PokerStars offers Spin & Go Flash, a variant with 300-chip stacks and 1-minute blind levels, regardless of the multiplier.

Step-by-Step: How to Play Spin & Go

1. Register for a Spin & Go Tournament

To join a Spin & Go, log in to the PokerStars client or mobile app and navigate to the Spin & Go tab. Here, you can select the game format — Hold’em, Omaha, or Flash — and choose a buy-in level that suits your bankroll. Buy-ins range from $0.25 to $1,000, with each offering different prize pool multipliers and payout structures.

After selecting your buy-in, click Play Now to register. Once two additional players join, the game will start automatically.

2. The Prize Pool Draw

Before the cards are dealt, a random draw determines the prize pool multiplier for the game. A spinning wheel at the center of the table displays the prize pool, building suspense as players wait to see what they’re competing for. Smaller multipliers, such as 2x or 3x, are more common, while the larger multipliers are rare but highly rewarding.

For example, if you register for a $5 Spin & Go and the draw assigns a 10x multiplier, the prize pool will be $50, with the winner taking the lion’s share.

3. Gameplay

Each Spin & Go begins with players receiving 500 chips and blinds set at 10/20. The length of each blind level is determined by the multiplier revealed at the start of the game. For a 2x multiplier, blinds increase every 2 minutes, while games with 100x or higher multipliers feature 5-minute blind levels.

The format is typically winner-takes-all, but for games with a 10x multiplier or higher, payouts extend to the second and third-place finishers. In these cases, the first-place prize remains the largest, but all players share a portion of the prize pool.

Spin & Go Flash: A Faster Alternative

Spin & Go Flash offers an even quicker version of the game. Players start with only 300 chips, and blind levels increase every minute, regardless of the multiplier. This format is ideal for players seeking rapid-fire games with minimal downtime.

Prizes and Probabilities

The prize pool multiplier not only determines the stakes but also influences the payout structure. Below are the prizes and probabilities for each buy-in level, showcasing the distribution of payouts and the rarity of higher multipliers.

Buy-In: $0.25

Rake: 8%

Buy-In: $1

Rake: 8%

Buy-In: $5

Rake: 8%