There should be a check box, in the settings cogwheel, to disable tournament animations. Above or below city graphics settings. Both for Mobile and Browser players. Feels like i need to ask for both cause we usually only end up with one getting the fix. Both please.
Why that kinda stuff is immediately released with out Beta feedback, with no one asking for a waste of time animation ( cause its pretty ? ) and the game already having so much other things to fix - please stop breaking what is working for your players and concentrate on The List. That animation costs over 3 seconds per spot x4 per province, basically ruins the tournament for anyone doing an average amount and a complete waste of time for anyone wanting to do a significant amount.