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What Is Add-On in Poker?

An optional purchase of extra tournament chips at a specified point.

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What it means

Add-ons are common in some rebuy structures and add to total investment.

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A practical example

At the end of the rebuy period, a player buys an add-on stack.

Where you will hear it

Tournament. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Re-EntryA fresh entry into a tournament after a prior entry ends.Explore ↗BulletInformal name for a single tournament entry.Explore ↗RebuyAn additional chip purchase allowed under a tournament's rebuy rules.Explore ↗BubbleThe point just before a tournament pays or reaches another significant payout threshold.Explore ↗FreezeoutA tournament where an eliminated player cannot buy back into that event.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex