In a scenario where three players are in a hand, and Player A has $100, Player B has $50, and Player C goes all-in for $30, the main pot consists of $90 (the total contributed by all players to the all-in amount). Player A can continue to bet beyond $30, creating a side pot with the additional amount wagered by Player A. If Player A bets another $70, that additional $70 will go into the side pot, making it a separate competition among players who have matched that bet.
Side Pot Poker Example
For instance, in a game where Player A raises to $100, Player B calls with his last $50, and Player C calls the full raise of $100, the main pot will contain $300 from the contributions of all players. If Player A decides to bet another $50, a side pot of $50 will be created, which only Player A and Player C can compete for, while Player B is only eligible for the main pot.