Poker stakes refer to the money or chips that are put into the POT by players during a game of poker. Antes, which are mandatory BETS made by all players before any cards are dealt, are five-letter words. POTS and BETS are four-letter words that refer to the money or chips that are wagered during the game. Finally, POT is a three-letter word that refers to the total amount of money or chips that are wagered during the game.