Stay in the Original pot or Just Have to Fold Out of Both Pots?
Sep/080
Let’s say in a certain game, there is player 1, then player 2 and player 3. Player 1 goes all in with $50 on the fourth card before the 5th card is turned. Then there is player 2 who calls, followed by player 2 who also does the same thing. Eventually, the 5th card is turned, then player 2 checks, and player 3 goes all in on a side bet to player 2.
In case player 2 declines, will he stay in the original pot or just have to fold out of both pots instead? What do you think?
Thanks!
Antoine
Antoine,
If player 2 folds, they forfeit their rights to the main pot. A side pot is a continuation of the original hand. It is only considered a separate set of betting.
Still Entitled for the Main Pot?
Sep/080
Hi,
I am bothered now because of a recent tournament where in I went all in. In that tournament, there were two other players aside from me and all were matched.
In a certain round, a player bet to get a side pot. Well, player 3 at some point didn’t want to go in, however, he was thinking of staying in for my “all in”.
What do you think, in case player 3 went out, will he still be entitled for the main pot?
Thank you.
Denzel
Denzel,
A side pot is just a continuation of the original hand. If an opponent bets out and player 3 folds, he forfeits his rights to the original pot.
