Stake
A stake is the amount of a player's buy-in, or the amount of money that he is willing to play with in a session. It can also mean money given by a backer.
The simple explanation
If you play with a $200 stake, that is the money you bring to the game. 'Stake' is also used when someone pays a player's buy-in.
A closer look
The word is used in a few ways: your own stake in a game, the stakes of the game, and a stake from a backer. When a player has a stake, he shares winnings with the backer. A clear agreement is important. Choose the stake that your bankroll can support.
A practical example
A player brings a $300 stake to a $1/$2 game.
Full explanation
A stake is the amount of a player’s buy-in, or the amount of money that he is willing to play with in a session. It can also mean money given by a backer.
A stake is the money you play with.
It can also mean backing.
Stakes are the size of the game.
Match your stake to your bankroll.