MTT
MTT stands for multi-table tournament, a poker tournament with many tables. Players are moved to fill empty seats when others are eliminated, until only the final table remains.
The simple explanation
In an MTT, hundreds or thousands of players start at tables of nine or six. As players lose their chips, tables are broken and players move to others. The last player with chips wins the first prize. The World Series of Poker Main Event is the best-known MTT.
A closer look
MTT strategy changes with the stage: deep stacks early, short stacks as the blinds rise, the money bubble, and finally the final table, where ICM matters a lot. Because the field is large and variance is high, a skilled player may need many tournaments to show a profit. Bankroll rules for MTTs are therefore more conservative than for cash games.
A practical example
An online MTT starts with 2,000 players, who are seated at more than 220 tables. Over several hours, tables are combined until a single final table remains.
Full explanation
MTT stands for multi-table tournament, a poker tournament with many tables. Players are moved to fill empty seats when others are eliminated, until only the final table remains.
MTT means multi-table tournament.
It has many players spread over several tables.
Tables are merged as players are eliminated.
It is the most popular tournament format.
Alternative spelling: Multi-Table Tournament, Multitable Tournament, Multi Table Tournament