Poker glossary
Dead Blind
A dead blind is a forced bet placed by a player who has busted or missed their turn.
Full explanation
A dead blind is a forced bet placed by a player who has busted or missed their turn.
Explanation. Even though “dead” implies no longer active, the blind still contributes to the pot—often used in tournament rules when a player busts out after posting a blind or fails to show up in time. The term reflects money that doesn’t belong to an active player but still impacts pot size and action. It avoids skipping blinds and keeps game flow consistent.