Back to Poker Terms February 16, 2024 What is Ante in Poker Terms? In poker, an “ante” is a small forced bet that all players must put into the pot before the hand starts. Unlike blinds, which are also forced bets, antes are typically a smaller, uniform amount contributed by every player at the table, regardless of their position. The goal of antes in poker is to stimulate action and create an initial pot for players to compete for in each hand. Free! Free Trainer! Try the Trainer for free Study on the move via mobile Short stack ChipEV solutions Unlimited access More detailsAdd to cart Related Poker Terms Positions February 21, 2024 Read more Buy-In February 20, 2024 Read more Burn February 20, 2024 Read more