Is online poker legal in Indonesia?
mp500 operates as an internationally licensed offshore platform. Indonesian users access this platform at their own discretion, and it is each user's responsibility to understand and comply with their local laws. mp500 does not make legal representations for any specific jurisdiction. For peace of mind, review our
Terms & Conditions and
Responsible Gaming pages before playing.
What is the minimum buy-in for mp500 poker tournaments?
The lowest-stakes entry points at mp500 are the free-entry Freeroll tournaments, available daily to all registered members. For paid events, buy-ins start from Rp 10.000 for Turbo Sit & Go formats, making competitive poker accessible to players across all bankroll levels — from students in Yogyakarta to professionals in Jakarta's CBD.
How are tournament winnings paid out?
All prize money is credited directly to your mp500 IDR wallet within 30 minutes of the final hand being played. From there, you can withdraw to any supported Indonesian bank account — BCA, BRI, BNI, Mandiri, CIMB Niaga — or to OVO, DANA, GoPay, ShopeePay, or LinkAja. Standard withdrawal processing takes 15–60 minutes for verified accounts.
Can I play mp500 poker on my mobile phone?
Yes — mp500's poker room is fully optimized for mobile browsers. No app download is required. Simply open mp500.ws in your smartphone's browser (Chrome, Safari, or any modern mobile browser works), log in, and access the poker lobby directly. The interface is designed for one-handed play on Indonesian-market smartphones with mid-range screen sizes.
What happens if I lose my internet connection during a tournament?
If you lose connectivity mid-tournament, the system will auto-fold your hands until you reconnect. Your chips remain in play — you will not be removed from the tournament. We recommend using a stable connection (WiFi preferred over mobile data) for important events. mp500's server infrastructure is hosted on low-latency Southeast Asian nodes to minimize disconnection-related issues for Indonesian players.
Are there any rake or entry fees I should know about?
Tournament buy-ins at mp500 are structured as a prize pool component plus a rake component. For example, the Daily Deepstack lists as "Rp 100.000 + Rp 10.000" — the first figure goes entirely to the prize pool, and the second is mp500's service fee (rake). Freeroll tournaments have zero rake. Cash game rake is taken from each pot as a small percentage, capped per hand — see the in-room rake information panel for current rates.
I'm a beginner — which tournament should I start with?
Start with the Daily Morning Freeroll at 09:00 WIB. It costs nothing, awards real cash prizes, and gives you real tournament experience — blind structures, bubble pressure, and final-table dynamics — without any financial risk. Once you're comfortable, step up to the Rp 10.000 Turbo Sit & Go tables. These fast-format 6-player events teach stack-to-blind ratio management in short, focused sessions perfect for Indonesian commuters or players with limited time.
Does mp500 offer satellite tournaments to bigger events?
Yes. mp500 runs regular satellite tournaments that award free seats into the Sunday Major and the Saturday High Roller. Satellites typically buy in at Rp 25.000–Rp 100.000 and award one or more seats into the target event. This is the most bankroll-efficient path to the high-stakes tournaments — many of our biggest Sunday Major winners qualified through a Rp 25.000 satellite.
