Understanding the Straddle in Texas Hold’em Poker – Facts and Strategies.
The definition of straddling entirely depends on where you use the word. If you’re in a rodeo, the definition of straddling a horse is somewhat blah, but with all that bucking you’re going to be in for one hell of a ride. If you’re in an intimate situation with a loved one (wink, wink), the [...]
Strategy in no limit cash games when someone straddles under the gun.
For the sake of the article blinds are 1unit-2units with a 4unit optional straddle UTG. When someone else at the table takes the option to straddle UTG how should this affect your play? Well, while his straddle from this position is typically a mistake, it is only a mistake because the price is too high. [...]
