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繁體中文Poker Positions Explained
Position — where you sit relative to the dealer button — is one of the most important ideas in poker. This guide explains it.
- Position is when you act in a betting round relative to the dealer button.
- Acting last lets you see everyone else's bets before you decide, so you can make better-informed choices and play more hands profitably.
- The button (acting last) is the most powerful position, while early positions like the blinds are the most cautious.
What position is
Position refers to when you act in a betting round. Acting later means you have seen what others did, giving you more information for your decision.
Why acting last helps
The later you act, the more you know.
The main positions
Positions run from early (the blinds and seats just after) through middle to late (the cutoff and button). Late position is the most powerful, early the most cautious.
Using position
Strong players play more hands in late position and fewer in early position. It works together with pot odds in games like Texas Hold'em.
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FAQ
Position is when you act in a betting round relative to the dealer button. Acting later gives you more information for your decision.
Acting last lets you see everyone else's bets before you decide, so you can make better-informed choices and play more hands profitably.
The button (acting last) is the most powerful position, while early positions like the blinds are the most cautious.
Last updated: 2026-06-15