Before every new round, two players at the table are obligated to post blinds, or forced bets
that begin the wagering. Without these blinds, the game would be very boring because no one
would be required to put any money into the potThe player directly to the left of the button
posts the small blind, and the player to his or her direct left posts the big blind. The small blind is generally half the amount of the big blind, although this stipulation varies from room to room and can also be dependent of the game being played