Poker term
Freezeout
A tournament with one entry per player and no re-entries: when your chips are gone, you are out. The WSOP Main Event is the best-known freezeout.
Frequently asked questions
What is a freezeout?
A tournament with no rebuys, add-ons or re-entries. One buy-in, and when your chips are gone you are finished.
Who does a freezeout favour?
Players with smaller bankrolls, because the cost is fixed and known. Re-entry formats favour anyone willing to fire several bullets, which is usually the better-funded player.