Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Big Blind
Noun
The position required to contribute the largest blind, usually located two seats to the left of the dealer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In order to prevent players from gaining extra hands without the risk of contributing to the pot, most cardrooms require players who are joining a table to pay the amount of the big blind regardless of whether they are joining the game in the actual big blind position or in another seat.
EXAMPLE: "I decided to wait for the big blind before joining the table, since I'd have to pay it anyway."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
GAME CATEGORY: Shared Card Games
Noun
The player in the big blind position.
EXAMPLE: "The big blind folded when I raised on the flop."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
GAME CATEGORY: Shared Card Games
Noun
The size of the bet required of the player in the big blind position, usually twice the size of the small blind.
EXAMPLE: "The big blind is $30."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
GAME CATEGORY: Shared Card Games