big blind

noun — 2 senses

big blind

noun
1

Card games, Poker The larger of the forced bets, usually equivalent to the minimum bet.

  • The blinds are: $1/$2. (small blind: $1, big blind: $2)
  • I have 10 big blinds in my stack. (big blind = $5, so I have $50 in my stack)
2

Card games, Poker The player forced to pay such a bet.

  • If I raise, maybe the big blind will fold.
Related terms
small blind

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