antes
Chips in first
Antes is the plural of ante, a bet placed before cards are dealt in poker.
Each player puts chips into the pot to create initial stakes: The antes were small, but the game got serious fast.
Figuratively, to up the ante means to raise the stakes or increase what's at risk in any situation.
Agreement to participate
- potVessel for cooking
- chipsThin fried slices
- blindsAdjustable slatted window coverings
- callContact by phone
raise · fold · check · all-in · flop · turn · river · showdown
Stake on uncertainty
- betRisked stake on outcome
- potVessel for cooking
- buy-inAgreement to participate
- riskPossibility of harm
high-stakes · jackpot · prize · odds · payout · investment · commitment · contribution
Facility for wagering
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- slot-machineCoin-operated gambling device
- bookieOne who takes wagers
- lotteryRandomized prize distribution
raffle · sweepstakes · blackjack · craps · baccarat · house-edge · odds · chance
Calculated false front
- tellConvey information verbally
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- pretenseDeceptive outward show
read · misdirection · posturing · sandbagging · trap · represent · semi-bluff
buy-in
Agreement to participate
call · raise · fold · check · all-in · flop · turn · river · showdown · dealer
wager
Stake on uncertainty
risk · high-stakes · jackpot · prize · odds · payout · investment · commitment · contribution · participation
casino
Facility for wagering
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- slot-machineCoin-operated gambling device
- bookieOne who takes wagers
lottery · raffle · sweepstakes · blackjack · craps · baccarat · house-edge · odds · chance · luck
bluff
Calculated false front
pretense · read · misdirection · posturing · sandbagging · trap · represent · semi-bluff
- fire antsAggressive stinging insects
- ant colonySocial insect community
- ant farmEnclosed colony viewing habitat
- ups the anteIncreases what's risked
- upping the anteIncreasing what's risked
- sugar antsSmall ants attracted to sweetness
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