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Steal

Raising from late position to try to win the blinds uncontested.

In depth

A **steal** in poker is a raise made from late position—such as the button or cutoff—with the primary intent of winning the blinds without resistance. This play capitalizes on positional advantage when earlier players have folded, applying pressure to force the blinds to concede the pot pre-flop. The strategy prioritizes fold equity over post-flop value, aiming to secure the pot immediately rather than engage in further confrontation.

Chinese: 偷盲