Proposing Bets
Proposing bets are side bets between players that are not related to the outcome of the hand. They are bets on something else, such as a card or an event.
The simple explanation
Two players may bet each other on something unrelated to the pot, such as the next card or who leaves first. These are proposition bets.
A closer look
Many rooms do not allow side bets between players during a hand, because they can affect play or look like collusion. In friendly games, they are common. If you make a side bet, agree on the terms in advance and keep it separate from the pot. Remember that the pot belongs to the hand only.
A practical example
At a home game, two friends bet $20 on whether the next card will be red. The bet is separate from the pot.
Full explanation
Proposing bets are side bets between players that are not related to the outcome of the hand. They are bets on something else, such as a card or an event.
Proposing bets are side bets unrelated to the hand.
They are common in friendly games.
Rooms may forbid them.
Keep them separate from the pot.