Related Clues:

• Goes on stage
• Kicks in
• Alternative to blinds
• Responds to "Are you in?," maybe
• First chips in the pot
• Stud fees?
• Goes from the wings to the stage
• Vegas openings?
• Initial stakes
• Upfront poker payments
• Walks onstage
• Poker amounts
• Inscribes, e.g.
• Walks on stage
• Deserves a hand