Blind Bet
generalA blind bet is a forced wager made by one or more players before any cards are dealt. This is a fundamental component of many poker variations, such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha. The 'small blind' and 'big blind' are the two most common types of blind bets, and they rotate around the table to ensure that all players contribute to the pot.
Key Takeaways
- 1A blind bet is a forced wager made by one or more players before any cards are dealt. This is a fund
Blind Bet
A blind bet is a forced wager made by one or more players before any cards are dealt. This is a fundamental component of many poker variations, such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha. The 'small blind' and 'big blind' are the two most common types of blind bets, and they rotate around the table to ensure that all players contribute to the pot.
Example
In a game of Texas Hold'em, the player to the left of the dealer posts the small blind, and the next player to the left posts the big blind. These blind bets initiate the betting and create a pot for the players to compete for.
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