Poker Tournament Types

Can't tell a sit 'n' go from a scheduled tournament? Don't know what a poker freeroll is? Here's an overview of some of the popular types of poker tournaments.

Freerolls:

Most poker tournaments have a "buy in" - a fee you must pay to play in the tournament. In a freeroll poker tournament, you pay nothing to participate in the tournament.

To see currently scheduled Freeroll poker events, go to our poker tournament listing page and select Freeroll in the Max Buy In column.

Freezeout:

A Freezeout tournament is a poker tournament where you are not allowed to purchase additional chips once play begins. (See also: Rebuy).

Satellite Tournaments:

In a poker satellite tournament, the prize is a seat at another tournament, usually one with more prestige, a higher buy-in and/or a big cash prize. The winner of the satellite tournament does not get a cash prize.

Sit 'n' Go Poker Tournaments:

Sit N Go tournaments are poker tournaments which begin as soon as enough players for a game have signed up. The start time is not scheduled in advance. They are typically small, single table tournaments.

Scheduled Tournaments:

Scheduled poker tournaments are tournaments which are set to begin on a certain date and time.

Rebuy:

In a Rebuy poker tournament, there is a period of time at the beginning of the tournament when you can purchase additional chips. This is usually in effect for the first several rounds of play.

Single Table Poker Tournaments:

A single table poker tournament is a small tournament where all the play takes place at one table. As players lose their chips, they leave the game until only the tournament winner remains.

Multi Table Poker Tournaments:

Multi table poker tournaments are typically huge tournaments with thousands of players. Players lose their chips and are eliminated, and the winners of the different tables change seats and play against each other. Eventually, a final, single table game produces the tourney winner.

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