Bounty
What Does Bounty Mean in Poker?
In poker tournaments, a bounty is a prize awarded for eliminating a specific player. Each player may have a bounty on their head, incentivizing others to knock them out of the game. The bounty amount is usually predetermined and can be a cash prize or tournament chips.
When You Might Hear Or Use The Term Bounty
You’ll often hear the term “bounty” during discussions about knockout tournaments or when players discuss strategies to target opponents with bounties on their heads. It’s also common in promotional materials for tournaments that feature bounties as a draw for participants.
In-Game Example
Imagine you’re in a tournament where each player has a $50 bounty. You knock out an opponent, and you immediately earn their $50 bounty in addition to progressing further in the tournament.
Strategy / Tips
- Best Practice: Target opponents with bounties but ensure it’s a profitable play based on your hand strength and position.
- Common Mistake: Overvaluing the bounty prize, leading to reckless play that jeopardizes your tournament life.
- Pro Tips: In bounty tournaments, adjust your strategy to factor in the additional value of collecting bounties, especially as the tournament progresses and bounties become a larger portion of the potential winnings.
Differences Playing Over the Table vs Online
In live settings, players may be more conservative with bounty targets due to physical reads and table dynamics. Online, players might be more aggressive given the anonymity and quicker pace.
Alternative Names
Knockout
FAQs
Q: Are bounties added to my tournament winnings?
A: Yes, bounties are separate from the main prize pool and are awarded immediately upon eliminating a player.
Q: Can a player have multiple bounties?
A: Typically, each player has one bounty, but some tournaments might feature special rules where certain players have additional bounties.
