| There are advantages and disadvantages either way. For friendly home tourneys (the type I normally play) re-buys are great. They allow everyone to have fun and give the option to either set out (deal) or keep playing if you make a poor decision; however, we do limit the re-buys (maximum of two, only one per person, and only available during the first 4-5 rounds of play). For real money tournaments, re-buys are a double-edged sword – they can inspire reckless play, allowing players to take more risks because they know they have a lifeline; however, they also provide a way to extend the prize pool and allow winners to pocket more money. I guess its six of one, one half-dozen of the other.
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