"blocking bet" meaning in All languages combined

See blocking bet on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: blocking bets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} blocking bet (plural blocking bets)
  1. (poker) A small bet intended to discourage other players to place larger bets. Categories (topical): Poker
    Sense id: en-blocking_bet-en-noun-uJwBzjUi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: card-games, poker

Inflected forms

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