{"id":30613,"date":"2019-11-01T03:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T03:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=30613"},"modified":"2019-11-08T15:30:51","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T15:30:51","slug":"re-entry-tournaments-stoke-debate-among-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/re-entry-tournaments-stoke-debate-among-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Re-entry Tournaments Stoke Debate Among Players"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the World Series of Poker<\/a> Europe<\/strong> wrapping up, a debate regarding re-entry tournaments<\/strong> has consumed social media in recent days. The debate has focused on whether allowing unlimited re-entries is good for poker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Numerous players have weighed in on the issue. Daniel Negreanu<\/strong> has long been a critic of re-entry events, preferring the game\u2019s old days when freezeouts were the norm.<\/span><\/p>\n

The argument spurred comments and opinions throughout the past week. Some even offered ideas on possible changes to re-entry poker tournament<\/a> formats.<\/span><\/p>\n

The issue certainly seems to be top of mind for many with many weighing in with their own analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Re-entry poker creates some differing opinions on fairness<\/span><\/h2>\n

The re-entry format has been the norm for most tournament events for several years now. Tours like the World Poker Tour<\/strong> make use of the format for a few reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Prize pools<\/b> \u2013 Many feel re-entries help build prize pools, and offer larger payouts, which players have come to expect.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Happier players<\/b> \u2013\u00a0The theory is that players who travel the circuit regularly get more bang for the buck with re-entries. After spending money on travel, a chance to re-enter after an early elimination offers a chance to get back in action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Critics argue that re-entry formats benefit well-financed pros. Players with more money can fire away until they build large stacks with a better shot to run deep.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Last December, Dylan Linde<\/strong> won the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic<\/strong> for $1.6 million after firing five bullets. Those re-entries ran $10,400 each.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In an event that paid 126 players, Linde had to finish at least 24th just to make a small profit. Some players point to this type of bullet firing to show what\u2019s wrong with the system.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Others argue re-entries are good for all involved regardless of poker status. The system is the same for everyone and players can decide what\u2019s best for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cA good reg can get coolered too and have another chance,\u201d poker pro Daniel Strelitz<\/strong> noted on Twitter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Others echo similar thoughts.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    There's a discussion to be had about whether tourneys allow too many rebuys, but pros playing crazy to try to build up a stack is good for recs\/one bulleters and doesn't really happen at the highest stakes.<\/p>\n

    — Sam Greenwood (@SamGreenwoodRIO) October 30, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n