Set Up a TournamentHow-to
Set up rebuys and re-entries
Turn on rebuys or re-entries, set the price, and choose when they close.
Rebuys and re-entries let players buy back in. They behave differently — if you’re unsure which you want, read Rebuy vs. re-entry first — but both are set up in Financials.
1
Open Financials
In setup, go to Financials and find the re-entry / rebuy section.
2
Enable and price it
Turn on rebuys and/or re-entries and set the price (defaults to the buy-in; override for a custom amount).
3
Set the window
Choose when they close — usually a level or the first break. After that, the field is locked.
Announce your rebuy/re-entry rules before the first hand — players plan their bankroll around them, and a surprise cutoff causes friction.
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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