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A knockout is the elimination of a player from a tournament. In bounty and progressive knockout events, eliminating an opponent can also earn an immediate cash prize.ExampleYou win an all-in pot against a player with fewer chips and remove them from the tournament. You have scored a knockout.

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Published: September 29, 2026
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