PokerStars on FanDuel Restores Run It Twice to Cash Games

An all-in cash-game pot can be settled over two board runouts.

PokerStars on FanDuel has restored Run It Twice to its cash-game tables across its U.S. and Canadian markets, including Alberta. The option returned November 9, according to original reporting by Poker Industry PRO. It had been unavailable after the operator moved to a new platform earlier this year.

The change gives players a way to reduce the swings from an all-in hand without changing how much money is in the pot. PokerStars says there is no additional rake for using the feature.

What Run It Twice changes

When no further betting is possible before the river, participating players may have the remaining community cards dealt twice. Half the pot is awarded on each board. The PokerStars help page says the hand uses one board if any active player does not enable the option.

The second runout changes the range of possible short-term results; it does not change the underlying chance of winning an all-in confrontation. Players can set their preference in the desktop or mobile poker settings, according to the operator.

A feature returns after the platform move

Run It Twice was available on PokerStars’ previous North American software, but did not carry over when PokerStars on FanDuel launched in April. The restored option is also available in Alberta, where the brand recently launched.

The feature applies to cash games, not a newly announced tournament format. Players should check the current game client and local availability for their own account.