Poker Blinds
Stealing blinds is more than just a way to break the monotony of a slow poker game-it’s also a great way to build up your stack, even when you’re not getting any playable cards. While it’s almost never a good idea to try to buy the blinds when you’re one of the first to act, if you’re close to the last to act and everyone has checked then it may be time to buy the pot. Here are a few things to consider when thinking about buying the pot.
Your poker cards: If there are checks all around, holding a high card like a King or an Ace is a decent enough hand to attempt a buy-out. You can’t know for sure what anyone else is holding, but if no one wants to bet, the chances are good that they don’t like what they’ve got. If you’re sitting on rags, like unsuited, unlinked low cards, you’re taking a bigger risk.
Know your poker opponents: Get to know the folks that you’re playing with. Some people will never fold their blinds, no matter what the situation, so any attempt to buy them out is all but hopeless. Also, be careful of the aggressive players-they might feel the need to re-raise you and see what you’re holding.
Pay attention to the situation and you’ll know when the time is right to buy up a few blinds.
