Re: What does \"to straddle\" mean?
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
You have to straddle before you see your cards right?
[/ QUOTE ]
That's what I'm asking. Is the action: blinds are posted, straddle is posted, cards are dealt
Or is it: blinds are posted, cards are dealt, under the gun announces straddle and posts straddle
Sorry if it sounds dumb, but it's not clear from the definition.
[/ QUOTE ]
The straddle is simply a new BB that is double the old BB. As such, you must say you are straddling and post that amount before cards are dealt.
You can't get to see your cards before you straddle just like the BB doesn't have a choice of posting if he doesn't like his cards.
If you get dealt cards and then say straddle, not everyone will know for sure if you looked at your cards first. As well, you can't just put out 2xBB because that is essentially a min-raise in the dark, not a straddle. Tell the dealer you are straddling before he starts dealing and he will tell the other players.
|