Full explanation — Satellite
A satellite is a low buy-in tournament that pays out entries to a larger event instead of cash. Satellite strategy is unique: once a seat is secured, extra chips are worth almost nothing.
What is Satellite in poker?
A satellite is a low buy-in tournament that pays out entries to a larger event instead of cash. Satellite strategy is unique: once a seat is secured, extra chips are worth almost nothing.
- English term: Satellite
- Category: Tournaments
- In short: A cheap tournament whose prize is a seat in a bigger event.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Satellite
A cheap tournament whose prize is a seat in a bigger event.
Satellite
Where you meet it at the table
Satellite (Satellite) 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 Satellite in poker?
A satellite is a low buy-in tournament that pays out entries to a larger event instead of cash. Satellite strategy is unique: once a seat is secured, extra chips are worth almost nothing.
What is Satellite called in English?
The English term is "Satellite". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Satellite belong to?
Satellite belongs to the "Tournaments" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.