Betting Limits in games...
Betting generally fall into three categories;Fixed Limit, Pot Limit or No Limit.
FIXED LIMIT
player may only bet a fixed amount every time they raise.
POT LIMIT
Pot Limit betting is capped at the size of the pot, which can grow exponentially depending on the number of bets made.
NO LIMIT
No Limit, means that players are free to bet almost any amount (including their whole chip stack). Betting minimums are usually set at the same amount as the big blind. In tournaments, the big blind (and betting minimum) steadily increase over time, to ensure a winner.
ANTE
At a certain point within a tournament , an ante may be introduced. An ante is a blind bet that all players make prior to the cards being dealt for each hand.