Clarify Rule 11 please

[DutchTD076]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me why a final table has to have a full table +1?

11: Number of Players at Final Table
Final tables will have a full table for the event, plus one. (9-handed events seat 10 at the final table, 8-handed stud seats 9, 6-handed seats 7, etc.). No final table should seat more than 10. This rule does not apply to heads-up events.

[Dave Miller]

I think it's to minimize the short-handedness of the last two tables when on bubble.

[Boris]

Hello DutchTD076,

I agree with Dave.

When a tournament scores around 70 entries, there is a big change that only the final table will get paid, so if the last two tables remains for a long time, you ensure equity for all players since they are playing againt the same amount of opponents and not posting blinds quicker than the other table.

The wording I use to explain this to players : Final tables should have an odd number of players.

[Max D]

I think it's to minimize the short-handedness of the last two tables when on bubble.

What Dave said, also think about play, it avoids from going from super short to a full table which completely changes the game.

[DutchTD076]

Ok guys, makes sense. Thnx for the answers.

[Nick C]

I guess it makes sense for hold-em...but 9 handed stud???