Poker rules explained
Who gets the odd chip when three players split a Texas Hold'em pot?
Direct answer
Under the 2026 Poker TDA rule for board games, odd chips are first broken to the smallest denomination in play; any leftover chip goes to the first eligible seat LEFT of the button.
How to use this answer
This answer is based on the mathematical principle or published rule identified in the source below. If the question involves a live betting market, confirm its settlement definition before applying it to a specific bet.
Under typical tournament rules, break it to the smallest chip and award odd chips by seat order left of the button; house rules can differ.
Tournament rules are a useful reference, but a home game or cash game can have different house rules. Make the chip amounts, action sequence and card visibility clear before deciding a disputed hand.
Reference: pokertda.com · published rules or source ↗
