The bigger of the two forced wagers in a hold'em game.

A type of ante put up by the second person to the left of the dealer in hold'em. There are usually two blinds. In limit poker, the big blind equals the first round bet, which players must call in order to stay in. Contrast small blind.

A pre-determined bet that is posted by the second player sitting clockwise from the dealer before any cards have been dealt. A Big Blind must be posted in Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo. Generally, the amount of the Big Blind is the full amount of the lower limit of the table.

The Big Blind is a mandatory live bet that is posted before the start of each hand. It is typically anywhere from one half of the big bet amount for the table to a full big bet depending on what type of game and limit. The Big Blind is almost always preceded by a Small Blind, and they occupy the first two positions to the left of the dealer and move correspondingly in front of the button as it moves around the table. For further information on game types and limits please visit our Game Rules.

In a game with more than one blind bet, the largest blind.

A predetermined amount of money (chips) that is played by the player sitting in the second position, clockwise from the dealer, before any cards are dealt.

the larger of the blind bets contributed to the pot, before any cards are dealt The starting hand containing an ace and king is known as Big slick. While the starting hand of seven and two is called bird on a stick. Similarly, the starting hand with an ace and a jack is known as blackjack.

The larger of the two required bets.

The minimum bet on the first round of betting.

An initial mandatory Bet, in games of Hold'em and Omaha Poker, which is Posted by the player two seats to the left of the Dealer, in a clockwise fashion. The Big Blind is equal to that Table's Lower Betting Limit. For example, at a $10-20 Table, the Big Blind would be $10.

The second or larger blind wager in poker board games such as Hold'Em

an initial mandatory bet, in games of Hold'em and Omaha Poker, which is posted by the player two seats to the left of the Dealer in a clockwise fashion (or by the non-dealer in a head's-up game)

The big blind is similar to an ante but it is a forced bet in the second position to the left of the dealer button. The big blind is a full bet and the small blind is typically half of the full bet of the first betting round.

This player posts the full amount of the flop bet amount. In a $2/$4 game the big blind is $2. This player is last to act before the flop and has the option to raise even if there is no raise to him.

A forced bet before the round begins of a small bet. This and the small blind ensures there is action and betting in the rounds. Otherwise people would all fold till they got aces.

'Post the big blind please: The player needs to add seed money to the pot which amounts to a full first round bet.

Hold'em does not have "Antes". Instead, a BB and SB are posted (consecutively) by the two players to the left of the "Button". The Big Blind is usually twice the amount of the Small Blind.

The largest blind bet in a game that has multiple blinds.

This is the forced bet that is made by the person sitting two seats to the left of the dealer button.

A forced bet posted by the player two seats to the left of the dealer button. It is equal to the minimum bet required to play in that round. The player one seat to the left of the dealer button posts the small blind, which is half the big blind.

The larger of the two blinds. (See the listing for "blinds" later on in the holdem poker glossary).

a bet, made by the player, sitting to the left of the Small Blind - two seats to the left of the dealer.

A designated amount placed by the player sitting (normally) two seats to the left of the dealer button to help induce action.

The biggest and last blind in a game where there are multiple blinds. (ex Texas Hold'em)

The larger of the two forced bets preflop. The person in a second position posts the big blind, which is equivalent to a small bet.

The second player left of the dealer required to put the minimum-betting amount into the pot before the cards are dealt.

Usually, in Texas Hold 'Em, the two players to the left of the dealer are forced to make bets at the start of the hand. The player to the immediate left of the dealer makes a bet known as the "small blind." The player to his left normally makes a bet twice as large as the small blind, known as the "big blind."

The larger of the 2 compulsory bets in a Flop poker game. This bet is made by the person sitting two seats to the left of the 'dealer'

The required ante made by the player sitting to the second left of the dealer, before any cards are dealt.

The larger of the two blinds in a game structure that uses blinds, such as Omaha and Texas Holdem. The big blind is typically double the value of the small blind, and is the minimum bet allowed in most games regardless of the betting structure. The Big Blind sits 2 positions to the left of the dealer. For example, in $1/2 Pot limit Texas holdem, the small blind would be $1 and the big blind would be $2. The maximum bet would be restricted by the total size of the pot, but the minimum bet would be $2 at any given time.

The full minimum bet. The big blind is second left of the dealer button.

One of the two forced bets in a Texas Holdem game. The Big Blind is the largest of the two bets and its purpose is explained below under the entry for Blinds and also here in the Blinds section.

The larger of two bets that are placed before receiving cards. When blinds are used this bet is placed by the player in second position (the player to the left of the small blind). It is usually half of the small bet

Usual in Texas Hold'Em, it is the bigger of two forced bets.

The forced bet that is made by the person sitting two seats to the left of the button. In World Poker Tour tournament play this amount increases after each timed round.

The player on the big blind posts the full amount of the flop bet. In a $1/$2 game the big blind is $1. The big blind is last to act before the flop. They have the option of raising, even if there is no raise to them.

The forced bet that initiates action on the table. This will be placed two seats to the left of the dealer button prior to any cards being dealt. All players who join a game will be asked to post the big blind regardless of their table seating, or wait for the big blind to come around.

This is a forced bet equal to a full first-round bet. The player seated two places to the left of the dealer is responsible for contributing the Big Blind.

this is the original bet that everyone must call otherwise fold their hand before seeing any community cards. This also refers to the player that has to put in this amount at the start before he sees his cards (“blind”)

The larger of the two forced bets before any cards are dealt.

is a forced ante made by the player seated to the left of the small blind call - to bid

The larger of the two blinds typically used in a hold'em game. The big blind is a full first round bet. See also "blind" and "small blind."

The largest blind in a game. Blind: A required bet made before any cards are dealt.

an early forced bet placed by the player sitting in second position clockwise from the dealer before any cards are dealt. Usually a raise of the previous player's small blind.

Required amount of money placed in the pot before the game begins. There are a few games which posting a big blind is not necessary.

Some tournaments use a blind system. The big blind is 2x as big as the blind. The big blind is normally the same size as the minimum bet to see the hand if there are no raisers. The big blind rotates clockwise around the table and only one player is required to pay the big blind before the cards are dealt each round. Another player is required to pay the small blind. The small blind is always on the Big Blinds right.

A bet that must be posted by the player two seats to the left of the button. It is equal to the amount of the smaller betting limit in a game, for example, in a 10-20 game, the big blind would be $10.

A forced bet put into the pot before the cards are dealt, by the player two seats clockwise from the dealer.

The forced bet in second position before any cards are dealt. Usually this is a Live Blind, which means that the player in this position can raise if no one else has before the cards are dealt.

The first bet posted by the Player to the left of the Player who posts the small blind. It is a forced bet, and its amount is equal to the lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the big blind is $10.

A designated bet (posted before any cards are dealt) made by the player sitting to the immediate left of the player posting the Small Blind. The Big Blind is normally (although not always) double the Small Blind and is usually equal to the minimum bet for the first rounds. Back To

The player to the dealers left posts a small blind, (a compulsory bet) equal to half the small bet, the player to his left places the Big Blind, equal to the small bet.

The largest of the two blind bets in hold'em and last to act pre-flop.

The largest regular blind in a game.

The larger of two forced bets at a Hold'em table. The big blind is a forced bet by the player two spots to the dealer's left- this bet is usually twice the amount of the Small Blind.

The player, who is sitting to the left side of the dealer is called the Big Blind. He (she) is obligated to post a blind before the dealing of the cards.

the larger of two compulsory bets in a round of hold 'em or Omaha, put in the pot before the cards are dealt. The seat to the immediate left of the dealer posts the "small blind", the player to the left of them posts the "big blind"

Used in the game of Texas hold ‘em. This is larger than the small blind and must be placed before the beginning of the game. The blinds rotate after each hand is started. The big blind helps to build the pot, so that some type of winner is determined from the hand.

See ‘blind'. The big blind in a $5/10 Limit game would be $5, whereas in a $5/10 No Limit game it would be $10.

The largest blind posted prior to the dealing of cards. This is usually the player sitting two seats to the left of the dealer.

The small forced bet made by the player in second left position to the dealer button. It is made before any cards are dealt and is a live bet. Thus the player on the big blind can raise when the action gets back to him.

the player two seats to the left of the button, who must make a pre-flop bet before receiving pocket cards.

A blind bet that normally is twice bigger that the small blind in a game with two blinds.

The player 2 seats ahead of the dealer makes this forced bet prior to cards being dealt. Only used in some games, including Texas Hold’em.

A forced bet to the player sitting to the left of the player who posts the small blind. In limit poker the big blind is equal to the low bet, therefore in a $20-$40 game the big blind would be $20.

The largest regular blind in the game.

The amount that the 2nd player to the left of the button must post before receiving cards. Big blind is the same amount as the small bet.

A forced blind bet placed by the player second to the left of the dealer or button.

The second position to the left of the dealer, required to make a forced bet (typically equal to the small bet amount) at the beginning of the hand.

a designated amount placed by the player sitting two seats to the left of the dealer to help move the action along.

The big blind is made by the player immediately to the left of the small blind, and is equal to the minimum bet. For example, the big blind in a 3-6 game is $3, and in a 4-8 game, $4.

The largest blind posted pre-flop. This is usually the player sitting two seats to the left of the dealer.

The larger of the forced bets made by players in Texas Holdâ€(tm)em.

Enforced bet by the player to the left of the small blind (usually 100% of the minimum bet)

Required amount to be paid at the beginning of the round by the player two spots to the left of the dealer. The big blind is worth twice the amount of the small blind and its value will depend on the type of game being played.

The larger of two "Blind" bets that are placed before any player receives their cards, this helps to ensure action on every hand.

A forced bet posted by the player in the second position to the dealer.

The big blind is a mandatory bet that is placed by the player to the left of the player who places the small blind. The big blind is equivalent to the lower bet of the card game . I.e. the big blind for a $3/$6 game is $3.

A mandatory bet that the player to the left of the small blind must make before the cards are dealt.

The minimum bet put in before the cards are dealt by the player sitting left of the small blind.

The larger of the two blinds, typically used in a Hold'em or Omaha game.

the big blind is the bigger of the two bets. This is normal in Texas Hold'em Poker games.

A full forced bet before any cards are dealt

The first bet made by the player to the left of the player who posts the small blind. It is a compulsory bet. The big blind bet amount is equal to the lower bet.

(limit poker) - In games using a blind to put money in play, the big blind is generally equal to the lower amount of the stakes for that game. The big blind follows the small blind, which is put up by the first player to the left of the dealer.

A full pre-flop forced bet, the player last-to-act pre-flop.

The final and largest blind bet.

A designated amount that is placed by the player sitting in the second position, clockwise from the dealer, before any cards are dealt. (Players joining a game in progress must post a Big Blind, but may do so from any position.)

In flop games, two bets are usually posted before any cards are dealt. The small blind by the player to the left of the dealer and the big blind (double the small blind) by the player to the left of the small blind.

This is an obligatory bet and is made by the person seated two seats to the left of the dealer (or one seat to the left of the small blind). Button: This is a small plastic disk used to indicate who the dealer is during a particular round. The button is also sometimes called the “dealer button”.