Pot bet (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "not post" , "See what gambler risks" , "Initial stake in a poker game" , "Stake (that may be upped?)" , "Advance stake" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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