Ring Game

A 'Ring Game' in poker, also known as a cash game, is a non-tournament poker game where players can buy in and cash out whenever they wish.

What is a Ring Game in Poker?

In poker, a 'Ring Game', also known as a cash game, is a non-tournament poker game where players can buy in and cash out whenever they wish. In a ring game, the chips on the table represent real money, each player can choose how much they want to buy-in for, and they can leave the game and cash out their chips at any time.

Understanding Ring Games

Ring games are the most common type of poker game found in casinos and online poker rooms. They are played with the standard rules of each respective poker variant. Unlike in tournaments, where players pay an entry fee and compete for a prize pool, in ring games, the stakes are flexible and players can join or leave the game at any time.

Ring Games in Poker

The strategy for ring games can be different from tournament strategy. In a ring game, the goal is to win money directly from your opponents, rather than to accumulate chips to outlast other players.

Example of "Ring Game"

For instance, a player might buy in to a $1/$2 no-limit hold'em ring game for $200. They could play for a few hours, then decide to leave the game and cash out their chips.

• "He prefers ring games to tournaments because he can control how long he plays and how much he risks."
• "She decided to join the $2/$5 ring game and bought in for $500."
• "After winning a few big pots, he decided to leave the ring game and cash out his winnings."

Ring Games in Poker FAQs