Dead button and missed blinds confusion

[W0lfster]

Hello there,

I am just writing here to ask a few questions please regarding blinds when using the dead button rule in no limit Hold'em cash games.

1.  What happens if a player who leaves the table to sit out for a few hands is going to be the big blind? Does the next player left of him/her be the Big blind instead? Does the button and Small blind stay where they are?

2. What happens if the small blind elects to sit out a few hands? My understanding is they can post a dead small blind as soon as the button passes but can they wait to post it on the small blind again without having to post the big blind?

3. If a player sits out and it's determined that they are between the dealer button and small blind, does the player left of them post the small blind and the player left of that player post the big blind as normal?

4. In relation to question 3, would the button then go to the player who is sitting out? I want to say no because that would mean the same players would post the same blinds again but following the dead button rule, it never skips right?

Thanks .

[Dave Miller]

Depends on if you're talking about a tournament or cash game.

In tourneys, there is no 'sitting out'. Missing players are dealt in with cards going directly to the muck. If they are blinds, they still pay the blinds, and ante if any. No other penalty and they can play when they return.

In cash games house rules vary, but usually if you sit out and miss your blinds, you'll be required to post when you return or wait until you will be big blind again.

Sit out too long and your chips will be bagged and you'll lose that seat.