Playing poker from the blinds

In poker, blinds are mandatory bets placed by two players before cards are dealt. The small blind and big blind create an initial pot and drive action. Blind play strategy is crucial because these positions are at a disadvantage, acting first post-flop. Many players make common mistakes from the blinds, like over-defending or playing too passively.  For example, in a $1/$2 game, the small blind posts $1 and the big blind $2. Upswing Poker notes that defending your big blind is important, as you only need 31% equity to call a 3x raise, compared to 40% on the button.  However, … Read more