Texas Hold Em Blind - How to Sit and Play the Blind
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Texas Hold Em Blind - How to Sit and Play the Blind
The blinds in Texas Hold Em are the two positions in which the player is forced to contribute, or ante up, to the beginning of the pot. This is set up to prevent people from routinely folding every hand without ever hazarding a bet. They're designated the Big Blind and the Small Blind. The Big Blind is generally equal to the minimum bet established by the game host. The Small Blind is most often half of that.
When you contribute to the Blind, that amount is deducted from the amount you must contribute to stay in the game until the second hand. So, for example, if you are in the Big Blind, you're automatically in the first complete round and don't need to add anything to the pot, unless it is to meet a raise. Therefore, it makes no sense to fold as there's nothing more to gain or lose. From the Small Blind, you only have to make up the difference between your contribution and the minimum bet to stay in.
When the dealer says to you, "Option"-you're being asked whether you want to raise or call the bet. If your intent is to raise, you put in an amount of money equal to your Blind bet, or just tap the table to indicate you "Check" - or stand where you are.
If you happen to be in the Blind and someone raises, it's not the best position to be in because you're forced to act without even having checked your cards. This is an opportunity for the more experienced players to promptly raise you, forcing you to donate your Blind ante and fold your hand.
Remember not to fold when you're in the Blind - you've already paid to see the cards.
The blinds in Texas Hold Em are the two positions in which the player is forced to contribute, or ante up, to the beginning of the pot. This is set up to prevent people from routinely folding every hand without ever hazarding a bet. They're designated the Big Blind and the Small Blind. The Big Blind is generally equal to the minimum bet established by the game host. The Small Blind is most often half of that.
When you contribute to the Blind, that amount is deducted from the amount you must contribute to stay in the game until the second hand. So, for example, if you are in the Big Blind, you're automatically in the first complete round and don't need to add anything to the pot, unless it is to meet a raise. Therefore, it makes no sense to fold as there's nothing more to gain or lose. From the Small Blind, you only have to make up the difference between your contribution and the minimum bet to stay in.
When the dealer says to you, "Option"-you're being asked whether you want to raise or call the bet. If your intent is to raise, you put in an amount of money equal to your Blind bet, or just tap the table to indicate you "Check" - or stand where you are.
If you happen to be in the Blind and someone raises, it's not the best position to be in because you're forced to act without even having checked your cards. This is an opportunity for the more experienced players to promptly raise you, forcing you to donate your Blind ante and fold your hand.
Remember not to fold when you're in the Blind - you've already paid to see the cards.
