Tournament concept

Freeroll: Tournament Poker Concept Explained

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

Quick answer

Freeroll: A tournament with no entry fee but real prizes.

In more detail

Two meanings: (1) a tournament with no buy-in; (2) a hand that cannot lose but can still win more, so you 'freeroll' your opponent. Example: you both hold the nut straight and you also have a flush draw, so the worst case is a split and the flush wins the whole pot.

Common questions

What does Freeroll mean in poker?

Two meanings: (1) a tournament with no buy-in; (2) a hand that cannot lose but can still win more, so you 'freeroll' your opponent. Example: you both hold the nut straight and you also have a flush draw, so the worst case is a split and the flush wins the whole pot.

Related terms

Add-On
A one-time extra stack offered to every player when the rebuy period closes.
Double Up
Winning an all-in to double your chip stack.
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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