Poker glossary
Tapped Out
Tapped out means out of money. A player who is tapped out has no more chips or cash to play.
The simple explanation
If you lose all your money, you are tapped out. In a cash game, you can buy more chips if you have money. In a tournament, you are eliminated.
A closer look
The phrase is used for both cash games and tournaments. In a cash game, a tapped-out player may add more chips or leave. It is a sign that a player should check his bankroll and take a break. Good bankroll management prevents it.
A practical example
A player loses his last chip and says, 'I'm tapped out.'
Full explanation
Tapped out means out of money. A player who is tapped out has no more chips or cash to play.
Tapped out means no money left.
In a tournament, it means elimination.
In a cash game, you can rebuy.
Bankroll management helps to avoid it.