A couple of chips, perhaps (4)
I believe the answer is:
ante
(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Poker pot starter" , "Advance stake" , "'Behind, before (4)'" , "Initial stake in a poker game" , "See what gambler risks" .)
I believe the answer is:
ante
(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Poker pot starter" , "Advance stake" , "'Behind, before (4)'" , "Initial stake in a poker game" , "See what gambler risks" .)