What is an alternative to a blind in poker?

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Advance stake" , "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "Stake put up by a poker-player before receiving cards" , "A neat sort of prefix" , "Pay" .)

What is small blind poker?

The small blind is typically half of the big. The blinds are paid by the two players to the left of the dealer. They must pay their blinds before any cards are dealt, hence why it's called a "blind".

What does a big blind mean in poker?

What are Big Blinds and Small Blinds in Poker? The big blind and small blind refer to the amount that players occupying these two positions at the table must place into the pot before any cards are dealt. The big blind is typically twice the size of the small blind, although not always.

What is the difference between ante and blind?

Antes are similar to the blinds in that they are forced bets placed before the start of each hand. Antes are more common in tournament poker, but some cash games have antes in play, too. Unlike the blinds, everyone at the table pays the ante when they are in play.

Can you fold before the blind?

Once the cards are dealt, the betting action starts with the player to the left of the big blind. He may either fold, call (by matching the big blind's initial bet) or raise (by increasing the big blind's bet).

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How to play poker without blinds?

It is possible to play without blinds. The minimum bet is then the lowest denomination chip in play, and tossing only one chip is considered as a call. Anything higher than that is considered a raise. Poker without blinds is usually played with everyone posting an ante to receive cards.

What is a Donk bet in poker?

Donk is a (potentially offensive) term used to describe a very bad poker player. A donk bet is a bet made out of position after check/calling on the previous street.

Should you always call small blind?

Don't Defend Your Small Blind Like It's Your Big Blind

(In fact, you should almost always avoid calling from the small blind versus a raise.

Should you ever fold as the big blind?

Re: Big Blind "Folds" His Option

That violates all rules of etiquette and does not offer protection for the other player, or players. A player should never muck his hand when the action is checked to him. They may check, or bet, never fold (unless the action is heads-up).

Do you deal to small or big blind first?

The player directly to the left of the dealer puts out the small blind. The big blind (usually double that of the small blind) is then paid by the player to the left of the small blind.

Should you flat from the small blind?

"It's actually very rarely correct to flat-call an open out of the small blind," explains Clarke. That is to say, simply calling a preflop raise (or reraise) from the SB is almost always not recommended.

What is the hijack seat in poker?

The “hijack” or “hijack seat” refers to the position to the immediate right of the “cutoff” and two seats to the right of the “button.” Also considered late position in a full ring game of hold'em or Omaha (i.e., nine- or ten-handed), the position earned the name from players “hijacking” late position advantage away ...

What is a nosebleed poker game?

Nosebleed means “ultra high stakes” in poker. The idea is that the stakes are so high that winning or losing might cause a nosebleed (although this is presumably not 100% serious).

What is kangaroo straight in poker?

Skip straight: Also called alternate straight, Dutch straight, skipper, or kangaroo straight, Cards are in consecutive order, skipping every second rank (example 3-5-7-9-J).

What is a straddle in poker?

A straddle bet is an optional and voluntary blind bet made by a player after the posting of the small and big blinds, but before cards are dealt. Straddles are typically used only in cash games played with fixed blind structures. Some jurisdictions and casinos prohibit live straddles.

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What is a crying call in poker?

A call typically made to complete the last round of betting in which the caller is not confident about having the best hand, yet cannot resist calling because of curiosity, stubborness, or other reasons.

What is a joker in poker?

The jokers are two extra cards added to a deck of cards generally with pictures of court jesters. They are sometimes (although not often) used as wild cards in poker. Most card games remove the jokers from the deck before the action starts.

What is the rabbit hole in poker?

“Rabbit hunting” is a feature both in live and online games where players request to see the remainder of the board runout after already folding. For example, if we fold a flush draw on the turn in Hold'em, but want to see whether we would have hit, we can rabbit hunt.

What is the strongest position in poker?

The Button – Dealer (also classed as a LP)

In terms of advantage it is the best position in poker. After the flop the dealer always gets to act last in every round of betting for that game.

What does LJ mean in poker?

Lojack – (LJ) – To the right of the Hijack, called 'Under the Gun' (UTG) on a 6max table. Middle Position (MP) – To the right of the Lojack, exclusively on full ring tables.

What are sharks in poker?

A “shark” is a highly skilled poker player. “Don't play in that cash game, it's full of sharks.” Weaker players are often referred to as “donkeys” or “fish.”

Does the big blind have to be twice the small blind?

The Big Blind does not necessarily have to be exactly twice the size of the Small Blind. For example, some casinos offer $1/$3 stakes where the Big Blind is three times the size of the Small Blind. Some games even have a structure where the Big Blind and the Small Blind are the same amount.

Can you sit out the big blind?

This is standard practice in most live and online games. When you sit out of an entire orbit, we deem you as occupying a seat for an entire orbit and to enter the game you must pay both your blinds.