Chip Challenger

Home Poker Tournament Manager & Blinds Timer

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January 19, 2026 I built a poker tournament manager that does something no other home-game tool supports

Most poker tournament software assumes everyone plays the same way, on the same screen, in the same room.

Home games don’t.

That’s why Chip Challenger includes a Layout Editor — a feature that lets you fully control how your poker tournament information is displayed on a TV or shared screen.

Instead of being locked into a single layout, you decide what matters most for your game.


What is the Layout Editor?

The Layout Editor lets you customize your tournament display by choosing:

  • Which information is visible

  • Where it appears on the screen

  • How large or prominent each element is

You can design a layout that fits:

  • Your room size

  • Your TV resolution

  • Your group’s preferences

  • Your tournament style

All changes are applied instantly, without reloading or restarting the tournament

Try the Layout Editor at
https://www.chipchallenger.com

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January 11, 2026 Chip Challenger in Action

Live tournament display on a TV in a home poker night

Live tournament display on a TV

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January 11, 2026 Launching Chip Challenger – Your Home Poker Tournament Manager

I’m excited to share Chip Challenger, a free browser-based poker tournament manager designed for home games. It tracks blinds, players, tables, and payouts—so you can focus on playing, not organizing.

For casual home games, it’s fully free. For larger or recurring tournaments, the Pro version adds series management, multi-table support, point systems, and shareable leaderboards.

I built this because I wanted an easy way to run home poker tournaments without complicated software or spreadsheets. Now anyone can host a smooth, professional-feeling game with minimal setup.

Check it out: https://www.chipchallenger.com

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I built Chip Challenger to make home poker tournaments simple and fun. It handles blinds, player tracking, and payouts so you can focus on the game, with optional advanced features for bigger or recurring events.