Small blind

The small blind is the person sitting to the immediate left of the dealer/button. A small blind must put a compulsory pre-flop bet which is normally between half and two-thirds of the big blind. After viewing their hand, they can then decide whether to call whatever amount is needed, fold or raise/re-raise.

e.g "The small blind for this table is $1 with big blinds being $2."

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