多次发牌

Overview

Run It Multiple Times (often abbreviated as RIT) is an optional agreement between players in a cash game (or sometimes a tournament) when all remaining players are all-in before all community cards have been dealt. Instead of dealing the remaining board once, the players agree to deal it two, three, or more times, with each run determining a winner for a proportionate share of the pot. For example, if two players run it twice, half the pot is awarded to the winner of the first run, and half to the winner of the second run.

Purpose and Benefit

The primary purpose of running it multiple times is to reduce variance. By splitting the pot across multiple independent outcomes, short-term luck has less impact on the result. This is especially popular among skilled players who want to minimize the risk of losing a large pot due to a bad beat. RIT does not change the expected value (EV) of a player's hand—it only reduces the variance around that EV. The practice is common in high-stakes cash games and is often used by professional players to manage bankroll swings.

Procedure

After all players are all-in and the flop (or turn, if the all-in occurs later) is known, they verbally agree to run it multiple times. Typically, the dealer then deals the remaining board cards (turn and river, or just river) for the first run, then reshuffles the remaining deck and deals again for the second run, and so on. Each run is independent, meaning cards are replaced and reshuffled to ensure fairness. The pot is divided equally by the number of runs. For instance, if the pot is $1,000 and players run it three times, each run is worth $333.33 to the winner.

Strategic Considerations

Since RIT does not affect EV, a player should decide based on risk tolerance and bankroll management. A player who is risk-averse or has a thin bankroll may prefer to run it multiple times to reduce volatility. Conversely, a player with a large bankroll or who wants to maximize short-term upside (e.g., a short-stacked player trying to double up) may prefer to run it once. In tournament play, RIT is rarely offered because ICM (Independent Chip Model) considerations make variance reduction less relevant or even detrimental in some spots. Running it multiple times is generally only allowed in cash games and with both players' consent.

Criticism and Use

Some traditionalists argue that RIT slows down the game and removes the excitement of a single-deal showdown. However, it is widely accepted in modern high-stakes and online poker. Many online poker sites offer an automatic "run it twice" option for all-in hands in their cash game tables.

Related Terms

• All-In
• Variance
• Expected Value (EV)
• Pot Odds
• Cash Game