Brian: Great input.
Just to clarify, is the term "new bring-in" used instead of "new big blind", because the total straddle amount applies only pre-flop whereas "the big blind" applies to all betting rounds in the hand, as in a kill?
Also noted that "bring-in" is consistent with RRoP's language on the subject.
The reason I ask is that "bring-in" is a term typically associated with stud, not board games. So I'm wondering if there is other language that could be used to accomplish the same meaning, or if most people think bring-in is the best terminology.
Else, could it just be left as: "The straddle amount is double the big blind. The straddle also becomes the minimum raise amount pre-flop. The player posting the straddle retains the right to raise when action returns to him. Post-flop the minimum bet is the big blind. Example _[illustration here]__".