Early Position – The first few positions to the right of the big blind are referred to as early positions. Edge – Having an edge in poker means you’ve got an advantage.

Put simply, blinds are forced bets in poker that ensure the action starts in every hand, keeping the game going. Without them, players could simply fold repeatedly until they land premium hands, ...

“I’m not saying [poker] is the be-all and end-all,” she says. “But if women don’t get in positions of power, all those other things are going to continue to happen.