Post
To put in a required bet, such as a blind or an ante.
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What Is Post?
Posting occurs automatically for the small blind and big blind each hand, and can also apply to a player returning to a table after missing their blinds, who may need to post to remain in an active position, or post an ante required by tournament structure. Some cash games allow an optional "post" from a player in early position wanting a bigger stack in play, effectively acting as a straddle.
Examples
After sitting out for two hands, he had to post both blinds to reenter the game.
Each player posts a small ante before the hand begins in this tournament's blind structure.
Strategy Tips
Understand your poker room's specific posting rules for missed blinds, since they vary between cash games and tournaments. Factor mandatory posts into your bankroll and hand-selection decisions when returning to a table after an absence. Recognize that optional posting, similar to a straddle, increases variance and should be used selectively. Keep track of ante structures in tournaments, since they affect pot odds and overall stack pressure as blinds escalate.