Rules for Poker Tournaments

Question

I got in a little argument with some friends about poker rules:

1.They say that rebuys dont count as entries and therefore have no influence on number paid places. I think that is wrong, an entry is an entry.

2.They introduce an add on at the end of the rebuy period with 3 times the starting stack for the same money. I say that is wrong, because it creates an inflation. They say thats normal.

3.Blinds are doubling instead of rising with every level...

Answer 1

I’ve been playing tournament poker for over 15 years. Based on my experience, here are my answers:

1. They say that rebuys don’t count as entries and therefore have no influence on number paid places. I think that is wrong, an entry is an entry.

ANSWER: Rebuys do count as entries and are counted as paid places.

2.They introduce an add on at the end of the rebuy period with 3 times the starting stack for the same money. I say that is wrong, because it creates an inflation. They say that's normal.

ANSWER: Rebuys are normal. It increases the prize pool and provides a stack boost to players going forward. I’m not sure about the amount of the rebuy being 3 time the starting stack, but that is a decision for the host of the tournament.

3.Blinds are doubling instead of rising with every level...

ANSWER: Blind schedules are established by the tournament host (i.e. house). It would not be unusual for blinds to double at some point with every level.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Doug