Cashing
Cashing means finishing in the prize positions in a tournament.
The simple explanation
Cashing means finishing in the prize positions of a tournament and winning a share of the prize money. A player who cashes has survived long enough to be in the money. The position just before the first paid place is the bubble.
A closer look
A cash does not always mean a profit. The smallest prizes can be less than the buy-in, so a player may cash and still lose money on the event. Many players track their results in terms of cashes and final tables. Because the payout structure is steep, most of the money goes to the top finishers, and a min-cash has little effect on your bankroll.
A practical example
A player finishes in 12th place of a tournament that pays 15 and cashes.
Full explanation
Cashing means finishing in the prize positions in a tournament.
Cashing means winning a share of the prize money in a tournament. A player who cashes has finished in a paying position.
The finish in which nobody gets paid is the bubble. After the bubble bursts, every remaining player is in the money.
Cashing does not guarantee a profit. The lowest prizes may be smaller than the buy-in.
Players often count the number of tournaments they have cashed in.