If you've been around poker for even a short period of time, you've certainly heard of the the term "staking." Since the swings one can experience playing poker can be volatile, many players engage in the practice of selling pieces of their action to friends, family, or even total outsiders in exchange for a piece of the winnings (if there are any). Jason Mercier gave PokerNews an in-depth look at the world staking back in 2012 for a deeper look.
This week, Motherboard, one of many Vice.com channels examined the world of staking in poker in an article penned by Cameron Tung.