Related Clues:

• Date leader?
• Request to the boss
• Requirement in a game of dealer's choice
• Cost of getting a hand
• It leads to a deal
• Jack up
• Pay the kitty
• Put one's two cents in
• Cough up a chip?
• Kick into the pot
• Charge for a hand delivery?
• Front money?
• Initial payment
• Toss in a chip, say
• Pay to play 19 Across