What Is Side Pot in Poker?
A separate pot created when an all-in player has fewer chips than opponents.
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The short player can win the main pot but not later unmatched contributions.
A practical example
A player is all-in for 20 while two opponents each put in 50; their extra 30 apiece forms a side pot.
A common misconception
An all-in player cannot win chips contributed beyond the amount they matched.
Where you will hear it
Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.
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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex