All in

All In is a term often used in various contexts such as poker, business strategy, and psychology. It generally refers to a situation where one commits all of their available resources towards a single goal or outcome, accepting the associated risks and rewards.

Poker

In the game of poker, 'all in' is a betting strategy where a player puts all of their chips into the pot. This move can be used as a powerful bluffing tool, or as a way to stay in the game when the player believes they have a winning hand. The term originated from Texas hold 'em and Omaha hold 'em poker, where it is a crucial part of the game strategy.

Business Strategy

In a business strategy context, 'all in' refers to a company committing all of its resources towards achieving a single business goal. This could involve investing heavily in a new product launch, entering a new market, or attempting to outperform a competitor. The 'all in' strategy is often high risk, but can also lead to high rewards if successful.

Psychology

In psychology, 'all in' can refer to a cognitive bias where an individual or group continues to follow a failing course of action simply because they have invested heavily in it. This is known as the sunk cost fallacy. The term 'all in' can also refer to a state of total commitment or engagement in a particular activity or goal.

See Also

• Poker strategy
• Business strategy
• Cognitive bias