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    What is ICM — Independent Chip Model in poker?

    ICM (Independent Chip Model) is a mathematical model that translates a tournament chip stack into actual monetary value based on the payout structure. ICM explains why survival at a final table is sometimes worth more than accumulating chips.

    • English term: Independent Chip Model
    • Category: Tournaments
    • In short: A model that converts tournament chips into real money value.
    • The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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    Independent Chip Model

    Full explanation — ICM — Independent Chip Model

    ICM (Independent Chip Model) is a mathematical model that translates a tournament chip stack into actual monetary value based on the payout structure. ICM explains why survival at a final table is sometimes worth more than accumulating chips.

    Where you meet it at the table

    ICM — Independent Chip Model (Independent Chip Model) 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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