It is very simple. You enter the tournament and are then given an amount of casino chips to start with.

You then have a limited amount of time to try to build the biggest chip stack by playing the tournament game.

Some casino tournaments require an entry fee, while those with free entry are termed freerolls.

We have noted the major rule variations between casinos in the notes below the table.

Microgaming slots tournaments feature an unusual time-limited format which you may not be familiar with. So we have written this Microgaming slots tournaments guide which explains the format in detail.

Casino tournaments are a fun way of playing at the casino without risking big money, and of course they give you the chance of winning real cash.

They are very easy to play - simply enter the tournament by paying your entry fee (if required) and the casino gives you a chip stack to play with on a specifed game. Then it is up to you to build up the biggest chip stack before the end of the tournament.