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effective stack size

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The maximum amount of chips in one's stack that is able to be wagered, after all the possible bets, raises and reraises.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, poker

Examples

  • Consider a heads-up no-limit game: if Player A has 40k chips and Player B has 70k chips, the effective stack size is 40k chips.

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