In poker, blind bets are forced bets that are placed by certain players (small & big blinds) before the cards are dealt. The purpose of blind bets is to create action and stimulate betting, as well as establish a minimum pot size. There are two types of blind bets: the small blind and the big blind. The small blind is a bet placed by the player to the left of the dealer button, while the big blind is a bet placed by the player to the left of the small blind. The size of the blinds is typically determined by the stakes of the game. Here’s how blind bets work:

1. The players in the small blind and big blind positions are required to place their blind bets before the cards are dealt.

2. The small blind is usually half the size of the big blind. For example, in a $1/$2 no-limit hold’em game, the small blind would be $1 and the big blind would be $2.

3. The player in the small blind position acts first on the first betting round (preflop), followed by the player in the big blind. On subsequent betting rounds, the player in the small blind acts last.

4. The blinds rotate around the table in a clockwise direction after each hand, so each player takes a turn in the small blind and big blind positions. Blind bets are an important part of poker because they establish a minimum pot size and stimulate betting. Understanding how blind bets work can be helpful for new players learning the game.