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main pot

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The pot that contains the chips bet and raised by each player, up to the same amount wagered by the player all-in with the least amount of chips. Further bets and raises form the side pot or side pots.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, poker

Examples

  • Player A goes all-in with 300 chips. Player B raises, and goes all-in with 400 chips. Player C calls. Main pot = 900 chips (300 from each player). Side pot = 200 chips (the remaining 100 from players B and C).

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