What Is Big Blind in Poker?
The larger of the two standard forced bets in a blind game.
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The big blind sets a common unit for stack depth and preflop raise sizes.
A practical example
With 2,000 chips at 100/200 blinds, you have ten big blinds.
Where you will hear it
Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.
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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex