Position in Texas Hold'em

Position in Texas Hold'em

This is one of the most vital, yet overlooked aspects in poker. Your position is determined by your seating position, in relation to the dealer button. You have position over the players to your right, as you get to act after them, therefore seeing their actions before you decide what to do. The last person to act at a table is in the strongest position, as they see everybodys action before they make their own. Being in late position (being last to act or second to last) can make marginal hands like AJo very playable, depending on the players actions before you.

Just a few points to note on position:

1. If a tight/passive player raises Under The Gun (being first to act) there is a large chance they have a strong hand.
2. If you notice a player making the same raises in late position time and time again, chances are they are just stealing blinds, think about playing those marginal hands.

Always be aware of your position, and the moves others around you make in and out of position.