Final Table
The final table is the last table of a multi-table tournament.
The simple explanation
When enough players have been eliminated, the remaining players can all sit at one table. That is the final table. Most of the prize money is paid out here, and the top prizes can be many times larger than the lowest.
A closer look
A final table is usually nine players, or six in a 6-max event. The difference between first and ninth place is often a factor of ten or more, so payout jumps shape strategy. Players weigh chip stacks and prizes, and ICM calculations become important. A final table is also where players may agree a deal.
A practical example
A tournament with 500 players is down to nine. They all play at a single table: the final table.
Full explanation
The final table is the last table of a multi-table tournament.
The final table is the last table in a multi-table poker tournament. It is formed when the number of remaining players matches the seats at one table, usually nine or ten, or six in a 6-max event.
Most of the money in percentage payout tournaments is at the final table. The gap between first and ninth place is often tenfold.
Strategy changes because of the payout jumps. Players must balance survival against winning chips.
Deals between the remaining players are common at the final table.