What does “straddle” mean in poker?

“Straddle” refers to betting and a “straddle bet” is an optional blind bet made by a player before receiving his cards. Straddles are only used in games played with blind structures and are normally not permitted in tournaments.

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straddle is a live bet; the player placing the straddle effectively becomes the “bigger blind”. The player to the left of a live straddle may “re-straddle” by placing a blind bet raising the original straddle.

Some gambling houses allow a “Mississippi straddle”. A Mississippi straddle can be made from any position, although some house rules only permit the button or the player to the right of the button to place a Mississippi straddle. Like a live straddle, a Mississippi straddle must be at least the minimum raise. The player to the right of a Mississippi straddle may “re-straddle” by placing a blind bet raising the original straddle.

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