Pot starters, also known as antes, are a type of wager that is placed before a game or hand in order to create an initial pot. This is usually done in card games such as poker, where each player must put in a certain amount of money before the game begins. This money is then used as the starting pot for the game, and the winner of the game takes the entire pot. Antes are a great way to increase the stakes of a game and make it more exciting.