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    What is Big Blind (BB) in poker?

    The Big Blind (BB) is a mandatory bet placed by the player two seats to the left of the dealer button before any cards are dealt. In No-Limit Hold'em, the Big Blind serves as the fundamental unit for measuring stack sizes and game speed; for instance, having a $100 stack in a $1/$2 game is equivalent to 50 BBs. This forced bet creates initial action and a pot worth contesting, driving strategy from the very first hand.

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    Big Blind (BB)

    Full explanation — Big Blind (BB)

    The Big Blind (BB) is a mandatory bet placed by the player two seats to the left of the dealer button before any cards are dealt. In No-Limit Hold'em, the Big Blind serves as the fundamental unit for measuring stack sizes and game speed; for instance, having a $100 stack in a $1/$2 game is equivalent to 50 BBs. This forced bet creates initial action and a pot worth contesting, driving strategy from the very first hand.

    Example from the table

    At an NL100 table: SB $0.50, BB $1. A stack of $100 represents 100 BBs.

    Where it matters at the table

    Big Blind (BB) (Big Blind (BB)) belongs to the Betting side of the game and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are just starting out, read the poker rules and the hand rankings first, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI right on the site.

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