Refers to a mandatory bet by a poker player who is usually one seat to the left of the dealer (button). This bet sets the minimum precedent for all other players to match if they wish to play that particular hand.
SoundPoker Says: In poker games such as Texas hold'em and Omaha the ante consists of the small blind and the big blind. In many house games a minimum ante is required by all players before the cards are dealt. Antes create action at the table and help build the pot.
See Also: Action, Bet, Big Blind, Blind, Pot, Small Blind, Straddle
