Poker rules explained
How are blinds handled when a short stack is all-in before the deal?
Direct answer
Post available chips toward the blind obligation, establish main and side pots, and determine action order using the room's posted blind rules.
How to use this answer
The principle is supported by the referenced rules, but a different operator or market can apply a different settlement condition. Treat the named provider as a specific example, not as a universal betting rule.
Tournament rules are a useful reference, but a home game or cash game can have different house rules. Make the chip amounts, action sequence and card visibility clear before deciding a disputed hand.
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