Tournament
Satellite
卫星赛
Satellites are smaller tournaments where the prize is entry to a larger event rather than cash. This allows players to gain access to expensive tournaments at a fraction of the cost. Satellite strategy often involves being more aggressive near bubble.
Example
You can win a $10,000 WSOP Main Event seat by winning a $100 satellite.
Related Terms
More Tournament Terms
ICM (Independent Chip Model)
A model that converts tournament chip stacks into real-money equity.
Bubble
The stage of a tournament just before the money positions are reached.
Rebuy
Buying more chips during a tournament if you lose your initial stack.
Add-On
Purchasing additional chips at the end of the rebuy period.
High Roller
Tournament with a high buy-in typically $10,000 or more.
Bounty
A prize awarded for eliminating a specific player from a tournament.