easy · Poker Theory Fundamentals

Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds/Antes: 1/2, no ante | Effective Stacks: 100 bb. What is the fundamental purpose of forced bets like the Small Blind and Big Blind in a poker game?

1. To ensure the house collects enough rake every hour
2. To create an incentive for players to contest the pot
3. To identify which players are the strongest at the table
4. To reward the player sitting in the button position

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