diff --git a/model.py b/model.py
index 34e6b3d..e0a8946 100644
--- a/model.py
+++ b/model.py
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ class Model(object):
         sessionname = generate_random_id()
         newsession = {"id": sessionname, "owner": clientid, "clients": []}
         self.model["sessions"][sessionname] = newsession
+        await self.send_state(clientid)
 
     @ApiMethod
     async def join_session(self, clientid, sessionid):