Matchmaking pairs you with other players quickly, and fills any empty seats with bots so games start fast. When you choose a game and stake level, the system looks for other players wanting the same table; it uses a short adaptive wait so you are not left sitting alone, then seats capable bots if needed to complete the table. You will see the current player count and join notifications as people arrive. Everything is server-authoritative, so seating, the shuffle and results are handled fairly on the server. All tables use virtual chips only, with no real money and nothing to cash out.