table stakes
betting structure
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Table stakes is a betting structure primarily used in poker. In this method, a player's betting limit is restricted to the amount of chips they have on the table at the start of a deal. While a player cannot bet more than they have, they can still call any higher bet by going "all in" to compete for the main pot. If other players have more chips, they can continue betting, creating side pots for their additional wagers. Players who do not call a bet are out of that specific pot, effectively forfeiting their claim to it.12
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