In poker when an odd pot is split how is it determined who gets the extra chip?

Question

In poker when an odd pot is split how is it determined who gets the extra chip?

Answer 1

if its a game that uses the dealer button the person closest to the left of the button gets the odd chip. In a Hi-Lo split game the extra chip goes to the hi hand.

Answer 2

The player closest to the button typically gets the odd chip.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

its always left of the button, anyone that says otherwise is a home game hero.

Answer 5

If u r still playing then it stays in the pot for the next hand if that was the last one then the person with the better hand

Answer 6

Usually the "first" player after the dealer (earlier player in dealing order) gets the odd chip. Usually poker is dealt in a counter-clockwise motion.