Chat

is a community so remember that you're playing against real people from around the world. Don't hide behind your computer screen; get involved and meet people using the chat facility. It helps create a great atmosphere for games, and the more you play the more you'll get to know people. Is there any fiscal advantage to chatting? No. But does it make your games more enjoyable? Absolutely.

To chat with the other players seated at your table, simply type what you'd like to say in the chat box along the bottom of the screen and press "chat" when you're done. Your chat will now appear for everyone to see. Bear in mind that everyone can see what you're saying, so please refrain from saying anything nasty, offensive, rude or cheating. If you do, one of our hosts will come and block your chat; the virtual equivalent of being sent to Coventry. And you don't want that.

One more thing before you run off to make new friends. While chatting is hardly rocket science, here are a few commonly used chat abbreviations you'll see coming through.