Reentry

Basic Definition

Re-entry refers to the act of re-entering and participating again in a poker tournament after being eliminated (losing all your chips). Typically, you can rejoin the same tournament by paying the entry fee again.

Specific Situation

If you go all-in with in a tournament and lose your chips to an opponent with , you can pay the entry fee and re-enter the same tournament during the re-entry period.

If you are disqualified just before the re-entry period for the tournament ends, you can choose to re-enter as a last chance and try again.

Important Information

The timing for re-entry varies for each tournament, and there is usually a "re-entry period" established. Once this period has passed, re-entry is not allowed.

Whether or not to re-enter should be decided by considering the number of remaining participants and your own budget. Repeatedly re-entering excessively could lead to exceeding your budget.

Examples of Term Usage

"I might try participating again since the re-entry period is still open."