Poker concept

What is Run It Twice in Poker? Definition & Examples

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

Run It Twice — Dealing remaining community cards twice when players are all-in.

In more detail

Halves the variance of the runout without changing total EV. Common at higher stakes; standard offer on most modern apps.

Common questions

What does Run It Twice mean in poker?

Halves the variance of the runout without changing total EV. Common at higher stakes; standard offer on most modern apps.

Related terms

Action
Your turn to act, or the overall betting activity in a hand.
Bad Beat
Losing a hand where you were a heavy statistical favorite.
Board
The community cards dealt face-up in the middle of the table.
Cooler
A hand where two players have very strong holdings — unavoidable losses happen.

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