One Big

Basic Definition

In poker, "one big" refers to a situation where there is only one player in the big blind (BB) position at the table. This usually occurs when a player leaves or is eliminated.

Specific Situation

In the later stages of the tournament, when a player is eliminated and there is no small blind, only the big blind forms the pot.

In a six-player cash game, when one player leaves and the big blind is the only functioning blind position.

Important Information

In a one-big-blind situation, the blind pot becomes smaller than usual, subtly altering pre-flop strategy. This particularly affects the choice of raise size and the calculation of pot odds.

Examples of Term Usage

"In the late stages of the tournament, I found myself with a short stack, so I needed to adjust my pre-flop raise size."