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A Straddle is a voluntary blind bet made before the cards are dealt, increasing the pot size and making the game more exciting.
The Straddle is shown as a third blind in the lobby games, making it clear which player has chosen to straddle.
Position: The player left of the Big Blind (BB) may choose to straddle.
Amount: The straddle bet is typically 2x the Big Blind (ex., if the BB is 50, the straddle is 100).
Pre-flop: The player who straddles will act last during the pre-flop betting round.
Increase Pot Size: Adds more chips to the pot.
Encourage Action: Makes the game more aggressive and dynamic.
Strategic Advantage: Acting last pre-flop can give you more information about other players' actions.