Full Double Up Guide
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Read guide →Double Up — Poker Definition
Double up: to roughly double your chip stack, usually by winning an all-in pot against an opponent who has enough chips to cover the amount you put at risk.
Why it matters
A double up can dramatically change tournament stack depth. A player with 8 big blinds who doubles may suddenly have around 16 big blinds, creating more strategic options.
Example
You start the hand with 6,000 chips and an opponent has 12,000. All 6,000 of your chips go into the pot, your opponent calls, and you win. Ignoring blinds or other contributions for simplicity, you receive your 6,000 back plus 6,000 from the opponent and finish near 12,000.
Related terms
Effective stack, fold equity, all-in, short stack, push-fold.
Sources & further reading
- Pokercode — Double Up poker term
- 888poker — Double-Up poker term and tournament context
- Poker.org — Poker terms glossary
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Read guide →Last updated: August 26, 2026 · Publisher: Double Up Poker