Full explanation — Side Pot
A side pot is created when a player is all-in for less than the other players' bets. The all-in player can only win the main pot, while the remaining players keep contesting the side pot.
What is Side Pot in poker?
A side pot is created when a player is all-in for less than the other players' bets. The all-in player can only win the main pot, while the remaining players keep contesting the side pot.
- English term: Side Pot
- Category: Betting
- In short: A separate pot created when one player is all-in for less.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Side Pot
A separate pot created when one player is all-in for less.
Side Pot
Where you meet it at the table
Side Pot (Side Pot) belongs to the Betting category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Side Pot in poker?
A side pot is created when a player is all-in for less than the other players' bets. The all-in player can only win the main pot, while the remaining players keep contesting the side pot.
What is Side Pot called in English?
The English term is "Side Pot". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Side Pot belong to?
Side Pot belongs to the "Betting" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.