Tournament concept

Double Up: Tournament Poker Concept Explained

The definition, with context from real hands and how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

Double Up: Winning an all-in to double your chip stack.

In more detail

Critical in tournaments: a well-timed double-up shifts your ICM equity dramatically. Use the ICM calculator to see the swings.

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Common questions

What does Double Up mean in poker?

Critical in tournaments: a well-timed double-up shifts your ICM equity dramatically. Use the ICM calculator to see the swings.

Which PokerPro tool helps with Double Up?

The ICM calculator. It runs in your browser, free, with no signup.

Related terms

Add-On
A one-time extra stack offered to every player when the rebuy period closes.
Freeroll
A tournament with no entry fee but real prizes.
ICM
Converts tournament chip stacks to real-dollar equity.
MTT
A tournament played across many tables, players consolidating until one is left.

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