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What Is Bullet in Poker?

Informal name for a single tournament entry.

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What it means

Multiple bullets in one event increase the player's total cost but do not create multiple tournaments.

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A practical example

A player fires three bullets in one re-entry event.

Where you will hear it

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

Related concepts

Add-OnAn optional purchase of extra tournament chips at a specified point.Explore ↗BubbleThe point just before a tournament pays or reaches another significant payout threshold.Explore ↗Re-EntryA fresh entry into a tournament after a prior entry ends.Explore ↗In the MoneyFinishing in a position that receives a prize.Explore ↗RebuyAn additional chip purchase allowed under a tournament's rebuy rules.Explore ↗

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