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The bubble is the stage of a poker tournament immediately before the remaining players reach the paid positions or another major prize threshold. Pressure often increases because the next elimination may receive nothing while everyone else cashes.ExampleIf 100 players are paid and 101 remain, the tournament is on the money bubble.

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Published: September 29, 2026
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