Poker Glossary
Poker glossary

Elimination

Elimination occurs when a player loses all chips in a tournament.

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Elimination occurs when a player loses all chips in a tournament.

Explanation. Once your stack drops to zero, you are eliminated and your tournament ends. It triggers prize assignments and progression in redraw or shootout formats. Understanding elimination structure informs push/fold decisions and bubble awareness to avoid busting prematurely.

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