Tournament concept

MTT: Tournament Poker Concept Explained

Also known as Multi-Table Tournament

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

Quick answer

MTT (Multi-Table Tournament): A tournament played across many tables, players consolidating until one is left.

In more detail

Big variance, lottery-like payout structure, requires hundreds of buy-ins of bankroll to play seriously. ROI tracked over very long samples.

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Common questions

What does MTT mean in poker?

Big variance, lottery-like payout structure, requires hundreds of buy-ins of bankroll to play seriously. ROI tracked over very long samples.

Which PokerPro tool helps with MTT?

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.
Double Up
Winning an all-in to double your chip stack.
Freeroll
A tournament with no entry fee but real prizes.
ICM
Converts tournament chip stacks to real-dollar equity.

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