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Maximizing Poker Profits: Understanding Overlays in .ES Tournaments
NewsOctober 22, 2012·1 min read

Maximizing Poker Profits: Understanding Overlays in .ES Tournaments


Campa, a professor and software specialist, discusses overlays in .ES poker tournaments on his blog campapoker.com. Overlay refers to the extra prize money in a tournament beyond the buy-ins, making these tournaments more profitable. The .ES market is filled with overlays due to the competition among poker rooms, offering freerolls and guaranteed prizes.

What is Overlay?

Overlay is the extra prize money in a tournament beyond the buy-ins. For example, if a tournament guarantees $1000 and 55 players join at $10 each, the total buy-ins are $550. Subtracting this from the $1000 guarantee leaves an overlay of $450. This extra money makes these tournaments highly profitable.

Where to Find Overlay Tournaments

Goalwin.es, part of the ongame network, offers significant overlays and freerolls to attract players. This makes it a great option for those looking to maximize their profits in the .ES market.

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