The High Stakes Duel presents some of the best players in head-to-head poker combat. Generally, it will start with a $50,000 buy-in for each player. The winner will advance to Round 2, while the loser will receive the option for challenging the winner for a rematch with the stakes doubling each round. For a player to automatically win the challenge, they must win three straight matches before Round 6 or two in a row starting at Round 5. If there is a challenger within 30 days -- either new or a previous loser -- the challenge continues.