Also true. They call them shootouts. I think one time I was able to play one on a weekend, and I survived the first level barely. Top 3 at each table got paid at each level. When the second level started, we all got some extra chips, but I didn't make it beyond that.

I think there's 3 levels of shootout, and then after that it becomes a standard MTT with whoever is left? I don't recall exactly, I didn't make it far enough to see for myself.