Set Up a TournamentHow-to
Set up add-ons
Offer a one-time chip top-up at the break.
An add-on is a one-time chance — usually at a designated break — for every eligible player to buy extra chips, regardless of their stack. See Add-ons and rebuy limits for the concepts.
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Open Modifiers
In setup, go to Modifiers and add an add-on.
2
Set price and chips
Enter the add-on price and how many chips it grants. This is often better value than a rebuy to nudge participation.
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Set when it’s offered
Tie the add-on to a break (commonly the first break). Everyone eligible can take it at that point.
Home games often skip add-ons entirely. Add one when you want to boost the prize pool at a natural pause.
Keep learning
Understanding tournament rake
Percentage vs. flat fees, and how they affect the prize pool.
Buy-ins, bounties, and where the money goes
How the buy-in splits into prize pool, bounty, and fees when you enable bounties.
Rebuy vs. re-entry — what's the difference?
They sound similar but behave differently. Pick the right one for your event.
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