All-in Cash Out: Make Your Call Before the River
Going all-in puts every chip on the line. But when there are still community cards to come, even a strong hand can take an unexpected turn. All-in Cash Out offers eligible players another option: take an offered amount based on their hand's chances of winning, or stick with the hand and play for the pot.
It’s a choice between taking a set amount and seeing how the cards fall. Neither option guarantees the better outcome - poker wouldn't be poker without a little uncertainty.
How Does All-in Cash Out Work?
When a cash game reaches an all-in situation, the relevant hands must be revealed and any remaining action completed before an offer can appear. The system calculates each eligible hand's probability of winning and uses it to determine a cash out amount.
You can then choose between two options:
· Cash out: Accept the offer and have the amount added to your stack immediately. In return, you give up any claim to the main pot and any side pot you're involved in.
· Continue playing: Turn down the offer and remain in the hand. You'll need the best hand at showdown to win the pot, even if your opponents have chosen to cash out.
If you don't make a selection before the timer runs out, the offer is declined and the hand continues as normal. The decision is yours, but you'll need to make it in time.
How Is the Cash Out Amount Calculated?
The offer reflects the size of the pot, the rake and your probability of winning. A 2% cash out fee is then deducted from the calculated hand value.
The calculation is:
Hand value = (pot size - rake) × probability of winning
For example, imagine a pot of 100 with a rake of 2.5. If your hand has an 81.95% chance of winning, the calculation is based on the remaining 97.5 after rake, multiplied by your winning probability and the 98% remaining after the fee. Your cash out offer would be 78.30.
The amount offered can therefore differ from the share of the pot you might receive at showdown. Cashing out gives you the offered amount, not a guarantee that you've made the more profitable choice in the long run.
Which Games Support All-in Cash Out?
The feature is available in eligible real-money ring games across all stakes in:
· No Limit Hold'em
· Pot Limit Omaha
· 6+ No Limit Hold'em, where available
An offer won't appear if the calculated cash out value is below $0.01 or €0.01, as applicable. You can also switch off All-in Cash Out through the Settings menu.
A Few Things to Remember
Cashing out ends your involvement in the relevant pot, even if your hand would have won at showdown. Likewise, an opponent choosing to cash out doesn't hand you the pot - you'll still need the winning hand if you continue.
If everyone cashes out, the hand doesn't simply disappear. Any remaining community cards are still dealt, and the game proceeds accordingly.
All-in Cash Out adds another decision to the table, but it doesn't remove the uncertainty that makes poker what it is. Consider your options, understand the amount being offered and choose what feels right for your approach to the game. Set a budget before you play, and remember to keep poker enjoyable.