Assertion: straddle | /r/HasProperty | blind bet
Facets:
value: basically
type: DEGREE
value: simply
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The straddle is a blind bet, and it is never +EV to invest in your hand before you see what cards you hold.
text: According to Robert's Rules of Poker by Bob Ciaffone, the straddle is a third blind, not a raise.
text: A straddle is basically a blind raise made by the player next to the big blind.
text: A straddle is simply a blind raise preflop made before the hole cards are dealt.
text: The straddle is a blind bet added to the pot by the small blind with the intention of inflating the pot.
text: A straddle is a blind bet made by a player before cards are dealt that gives them an option once preflop action concludes — effectively buying the big blind and doubling the stakes.
text: A straddle is a blind bet made by the person under the gun.
text: The UTG straddle is essentially just a third blind paid by the under-the-gun player.