What are the rules for placing blinds in Texas Hold'em poker?

Answer 1

In Texas Hold'em Poker, blinds are forced bets placed by two players before the start of each hand. The player to the left of the dealer posts the small blind, and the player to their left posts the big blind. The blinds ensure there is money in the pot to play for. The amount of the blinds is predetermined and increases periodically in a tournament. Players must pay the blinds when it is their turn, even if they do not wish to play the hand.