Split Pots in Poker: When and How the Pot Is Divided
A friendly game of Texas Hold’em is in full swing, and after the last betting round two players reach the showdown and turn over cards that share the exact same rank. Both players reach toward the center at the same time, wondering who actually takes the pot. In poker, ties happen regularly. When two or more players hold hands of identical strength, nobody wins outright. Instead, they share the chips in what is known as a split pot. ...