Going All In

Going all in was at one time the last act of a desperate player. It was their final defense against the possibility of elimination in a tournament. Like a frilled lizard displaying its brightly colored neck decoration in order to warn opponents off, the all in bet was used to put an aggressor on notice that if they decide to continue with their hand, it might cost them dearly. As the internet became an incubator for more aggressive players, we started to see the all in bet used more and more as an offensive weapon.