Full explanation — Straddle
A straddle is a voluntary blind bet, normally twice the big blind, posted before the cards are dealt. The straddler acts last preflop. Straddling inflates the pot and the variance and is rarely mathematically profitable.
What is Straddle in poker?
A straddle is a voluntary blind bet, normally twice the big blind, posted before the cards are dealt. The straddler acts last preflop. Straddling inflates the pot and the variance and is rarely mathematically profitable.
- English term: Straddle
- Category: Betting
- In short: A voluntary blind bet, usually double the BB, posted before the deal.
- Example from the table: A 1/2 table with a 4 straddle effectively doubles every opening size.
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In short
Straddle
A voluntary blind bet, usually double the BB, posted before the deal.
Straddle
Example from the table
A 1/2 table with a 4 straddle effectively doubles every opening size.
Where you meet it at the table
Straddle (Straddle) belongs to the Betting category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Straddle in poker?
A straddle is a voluntary blind bet, normally twice the big blind, posted before the cards are dealt. The straddler acts last preflop. Straddling inflates the pot and the variance and is rarely mathematically profitable.
What is Straddle called in English?
The English term is "Straddle". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Straddle belong to?
Straddle belongs to the "Betting" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.