Re: What does \"straddling\" mean?
Yes, you have the option to raise when it gets back to you. The straddler acts last preflop only.
The dealer will know because you put it out before any cards are dealt - that's important. The dealer will usually say "Live straddle". If he doesn't, you might want to point it out, though I've rarely seen a dealer miss it.
Of course, straddling is a gambooler move, and not generally a good one unless you're trying to loosen up a bunch of tighties.
Regards,
T
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