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Old 13-06-2005, 07:08   #31 (permalink)
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Default Re: Poker Novice Questions

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Originally Posted by Paul Ross
So, what is a "side pot" ?
If a player goes all-in, he can't win more from each other player
than the amount he bet. So if other players continue betting, the
residue goes into a side pot.

E.g., Player A goes all in for 1k. Player B raises to 2k. Player C calls.
Then there's a main pot of 3k that all three are playing for, and a side
pot of 2k that only players B and C can win, 'cos they're the only ones
who have put chips in it.
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