Obligatory bet of Texas hold 'em, say (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "early payment" , "Stake (that may be upped?)" , "Stake, bet" , "Advance stake" , "Card-player's stake" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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