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What Is Sit & Go in Poker?

A tournament that starts when enough players register rather than at a scheduled time.

Common abbreviation: SNG

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What it means

Single-table and multi-table versions exist; payouts depend on the event.

AT THE TABLE

A practical example

An eight-player sit-and-go begins when the eighth seat fills.

Where you will hear it

Tournament. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Also called: SNG, sit n go

Related concepts

Multi-Table TournamentA tournament that begins with players spread across multiple tables.Explore ↗FreezeoutA tournament where an eliminated player cannot buy back into that event.Explore ↗RebuyAn additional chip purchase allowed under a tournament's rebuy rules.Explore ↗Re-EntryA fresh entry into a tournament after a prior entry ends.Explore ↗Add-OnAn optional purchase of extra tournament chips at a specified point.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex