Full explanation — Bubble
The bubble is the stage of a tournament immediately before the payouts begin — the last player eliminated wins nothing. ICM pressure peaks here, and big stacks exploit short stacks who are desperate to survive.
What is Bubble in poker?
The bubble is the stage of a tournament immediately before the payouts begin — the last player eliminated wins nothing. ICM pressure peaks here, and big stacks exploit short stacks who are desperate to survive.
- English term: Bubble
- Category: Tournaments
- In short: The point in a tournament just before the money places start.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Bubble
The point in a tournament just before the money places start.
Bubble
Where you meet it at the table
Bubble (Bubble) belongs to the Tournaments category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bubble in poker?
The bubble is the stage of a tournament immediately before the payouts begin — the last player eliminated wins nothing. ICM pressure peaks here, and big stacks exploit short stacks who are desperate to survive.
What is Bubble called in English?
The English term is "Bubble". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Bubble belong to?
Bubble belongs to the "Tournaments" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.