Adding-On/Add-On Period
What Does Adding-On/Add-On Period Mean in Poker?
The Add-On is an opportunity during certain online poker tournaments to purchase additional chips, usually at the end of the rebuy period, to increase your stack and chances of winning.
When You Might Hear Or Use The Term Adding-On/Add-On Period:
In tournaments, players often discuss their add-on strategy during breaks or when the rebuy period is about to end. You might hear it in conversations like, “Are you planning to add on after the break?”
In-Game Example:
At a tournament’s end of the rebuy period, the dealer announces, “Add-on period is now open,” allowing players to boost their chip stacks before play continues.
Strategy / Tips:
- Best Practice: Add on if your stack is below average or if you believe additional chips will significantly enhance your competitive edge.
- Common Mistake: Failing to add on when it’s strategically beneficial, often due to conserving cash or misunderstanding the tournament’s dynamics.
- Pro Tips: Evaluate the field: if many strong players add on, it might be wise to match them to maintain a competitive stack.
- Differences playing over the table vs online: Online, the add-on period is often automatic and integrated into the software, whereas live play requires more attention to timing and dealer announcements.
Alternative names:
Chip add-on, additional chips period.
FAQs:
- Q: Is adding on always beneficial?
A: Not always; it depends on your stack size, tournament conditions, and personal strategy. - Q: Can you add on multiple times?
A: Typically, only one add-on is allowed per tournament.
