What Is a Straddle in Poker? The term poker straddle is best explained as an optional third blind. A player decides, without looking at their cards, to put in a live bet. This is almost always double ...

What Is a Live Straddle in Poker? A live straddle in poker is a bet made voluntarily before the deal. The live straddle will, in most cases, originate from the player in the Under the Gun (UTG) ...