Flip & Go: A Complete Guide to GGPoker’s Unique Tournament Format

How Flip & Go Works

Flip & Go tournaments have two stages: the Flip Stage and the Go Stage. Here’s how each one operates:

The Flip Stage

The Flip Stage is where things get interesting right from the start. All players are dealt three hole cards and must discard one within 30 seconds, keeping the best two cards for their hand. Every hand is played all-in, ensuring fast action.

Example: You’re dealt ♥K, ♥Q, and ♠9. While ♥K and ♥Q offer the potential for a high pair or a flush, keeping ♠9 doesn’t improve your odds. You discard ♠9 and proceed with ♥K and ♥Q, maximizing your chances for a stronger hand.

Other key features include:

• Bonus Chips: Starting stacks can get a significant boost based on your three-card combinations:
  • Straight (e.g., ♥6, ♥7, ♥8): x2 bonus
  • Flush (e.g., ♣A, ♣9, ♣4): x2 bonus
  • Three of a Kind (e.g., ♠7, ♠7, ♠7): x3 bonus
  • Straight Flush (e.g., ♦9, ♦10, ♦J): x4 bonus

Example of Bonus Chips: If you discard a card to form a straight (♥6, ♥7, ♥8), your starting stack doubles. If you’re lucky enough to hold a straight flush, your stack multiplies by x4.

• Advancement: The Flip Stage continues until one player remains at each table. Winners advance to the Go Stage.

The Go Stage

In the Go Stage, gameplay transitions to a regular No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Players who reach this stage are already in the money. The structure is fast-paced, with blinds increasing every five minutes.

Example: If you advance to the Go Stage with a larger starting stack due to bonus chips, you’ll have more flexibility to withstand blinds and play aggressively. For instance, starting with 30,000 chips instead of 10,000 allows you to defend your stack more effectively.

Buy-Ins and Prize Pools

Flip & Go tournaments cater to all bankrolls, with buy-ins ranging from $0.05 to $20. Each buy-in corresponds to a prize pool range.

Example: You enter a $0.50 Flip & Go. After advancing to the Go Stage, you notice the prize pool has reached $450. With 10 players remaining, you’re guaranteed at least $20, but first place offers $100.

Flip & Go Millionaire

The Flip & Go Millionaire raises the stakes with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and a $11 buy-in.

Key Details

• Flip Stages: Held daily from November 1 to November 11, with frequent starting flights.
• Go Stage: The final stage begins on November 11 at 19:00 UTC.
• Multiple Entries: Players can qualify multiple times, with their stacks combining in the final stage.

Example: A player advances to the Go Stage three times with 15,000, 20,000, and 25,000 chips. These stacks combine for a total of 60,000 chips in the final tournament, giving them a strong starting advantage.

Satellite Entry

You can enter Flip & Go Millionaire satellites starting from $0.11. For example, qualifying through a satellite may cost you just a few cents while offering access to the $11 tournament with a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool.

Daily Flip & Go Leaderboard

Players can compete for additional rewards through the $5,000 Daily Flip & Go Leaderboard.

Example: You play three $3 Flip & Go tournaments in a day and earn bonus chips with a flush in one round (x2). Your total leaderboard points are:

• 3 points for buy-ins
• 2 additional points for the flush
• Total: 5 points