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Bomb pot

A hand where everyone posts a preset amount and the flop is dealt with no preflop betting.

In depth

A bomb pot is a poker hand variant where all players post a predetermined amount before the deal, skipping preflop betting entirely. The flop is then revealed immediately, eliminating preflop decision-making and shifting focus to postflop strategy. This format creates a neutral starting point, as no player gains fold equity or positional advantage from the first betting round.

Chinese: 炸弹底池 (Bomb pot)