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What is Big blind (bb) in poker?

The big blind (bb) is the largest mandatory bet before cards are dealt. It's also the name of the seat that places this bet (BB), who acts after the small blind (SB).

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Flop Heuristics for Defending the Blinds in MTTs

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Small blind Ante Straddle Position Pot odds Button (BTN or BU)Cutoff (CO)Hijack Early Position Late Position Blind vs. Blind (BvB)Big blind ante

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