The act of putting up stakes or money at the beginning of a poker game or gambling situation.
From 'ante,' originally a Latin word meaning 'before,' used in gambling contexts to mean the initial stake placed before cards are dealt.
The word 'ante' in poker literally means 'before'—because you have to put your money in before you see your cards, making it the ultimate bet on hope and luck.
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