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PokerOK Launches Unique Backing Feature for Online Tournaments
Online PokerJuly 29, 2019·1 min read

PokerOK Launches Unique Backing Feature for Online Tournaments


PokerOK has introduced a unique backing feature that allows players to buy and sell shares in online tournaments. This feature is available in all tournaments except rebuy tournaments. Players can sell shares in increments of 1% and buyers must pay the full amount upfront.

To sell shares, players must first register for the tournament and then navigate to the backing tab in the tournament lobby. Here, they can set the size of the shares they want to sell and the desired coefficient. After setting these parameters, any interested buyer can purchase the shares.

One of the key features of PokerOK's backing system is the ability for players to cancel the sale of shares at any time before the tournament starts. This flexibility ensures that players have control over their participation in the backing process. Additionally, PokerOK's backing feature is unique to the GGPoker network, offering a distinctive advantage to its users.

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