Check
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another term for a chip. In poker, a player can ‘check’ in order to stay in the game but not bet.
In the context of gambling, particularly in poker, the term "check" refers to a player's option to pass the action to the next player without making a bet. When a player checks, they are indicating that they do not wish to bet at that moment but still want to remain in the hand. This action is only available if no bets have been made in the current round of betting. If a player checks and the action returns to them, they can choose to either check again or make a bet. Checking is a strategic move that can be used to gauge the strength of opponents' hands or to control the size of the pot.
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