Effective stack
What it means
The smallest stack among the players involved: it's the most that can actually be won or lost between them.
Example
You have 150 bb and your opponent has 80 bb: the effective stack is 80 bb. Your extra 70 bb aren't in play against them.
Also called: Stack efectivo · Efectivas
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