Buy-In
The amount of money required to enter a poker game or tournament. In cash games, the buy-in has minimum and maximum limits (e.g., 20-100 big blinds). In tournaments, the buy-in is a fixed amount that includes the entry fee plus the rake. Proper buy-in management is essential for bankroll management.
Example
The minimum buy-in at a 0.01/0.02 BTC table is 0.80 BTC (40 big blinds). You buy in for 2.00 BTC (100 big blinds) to maximize your strategic flexibility.
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