Related Clues:

• Gambler's stake
• No one's in until this is put in
• Indication of serious intent
• It goes in the middle of the table
• A couple of chips in the pot, say
• Poker penny
• A penny is a small one
• You're out until this is put in
• It may precede a deal
• Up-front amount, in poker
• Stake in the game
• Game starter
• A couple of chips, maybe
• It may follow a cut
• Latin preposition