What Is Small Blind in Poker?
The forced bet posted by the seat immediately left of the button in most games.
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It is usually smaller than the big blind; in heads-up play the button posts the small blind.
A practical example
At 100/200 blinds, the small blind may post 100.
Where you will hear it
Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.
Related concepts
Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex