
Ante
Poker Usage
Used specifically in poker games to signify the initial contribution to the pot.
Before the cards were dealt, everyone placed their ante.
Gambling Context
Understand that 'ante' is commonly used in gambling settings, not just poker.
The blackjack table has a $10 ante.
Metaphorical Use
'Ante' is also used metaphorically to mean increasing one's investment in a non-gambling context.
The company upped the ante by investing in new technology. Compare with
BetContributionDepositFeeInvestmentPotStakeWager
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