Thursday, November 7, 2024
Straddle
Noun
A voluntary blind wager twice the size of the big blind and that may be made only by the player to the immediate left of the big blind; restraddle. Placing this wager entitles that player to act last in the round while retaining the choice to raise or reraise.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This additional betting option is not used in all cardrooms or all blind games.
EXAMPLE: "I was under the gun but gained some position by making the straddle."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues