Betting
Straddle
straddles（抓瞎）
A straddle is an optional extra blind bet made by the UTG player, typically twice the big blind. The straddler acts last preflop, gaining position for the rest of the hand. Straddles are common in live games and increase action and pot sizes.
Example
In a $1/$2 game, a straddle to $4 makes the action start from the CO with the option to raise.
Related Terms
More Betting Terms
3-Bet
The third bet in a betting round — typically a re-raise preflop.
C-Bet (Continuation Bet)
A bet made by the preflop raiser on the flop, regardless of whether they connected.
Value Bet
A bet made with a strong hand to get called by worse hands.
Check-Raise
Checking first, then raising after an opponent bets.
Donk Bet
A bet made into the preflop raiser by a player who is out of position.
Overbet
A bet larger than the current pot size.