Bubble Strategy
Apply the concept to stack decisions.
Read guide →Bubble — Poker Definition
Bubble: the stage immediately before a tournament payout or qualification threshold, when one or a small number of eliminations will move the remaining field into the rewarded positions.
Why it matters
Players can become more sensitive to elimination because surviving one more bust may secure a cash, seat or other prize.
Related terms
ICM, risk premium, payout structure, tournament life, satellite.
Related reading
Tournament Life
Understand elimination consequences.
Read guide →Last updated: August 26, 2026 · Publisher: Double Up Poker