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Julio88
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In poker, the smaller stack is known as the effective stack because it determines the maximum amount that can be wagered in a given hand. This is because a player can only bet or raise as much as his or her own stack, and the other player(s) can only call or raise up to the size of the smaller stack. Therefore, the smaller stack size is said to be the "effective" stack size because it is the limiting factor in terms of the amount of potential action in the current hand. Knowing the effective stack size is important for making strategic decisions, such as whether to call, bet, raise, or fold, based on the available betting options and the potential risk and reward of the hand.
