In Texas-Holdem table position actually rotates with the deal. A button usually with DEALER written on it is passed from player to player as the hands are dealt to designate who is required to put up the small and big blind and who is required to act first during subsequent play of the hand. The player to the left of the dealer button is the small blind (1/2 of the big blind) and the second player to the left is the big blind.
• The player to the left of the big blind will act first after the initial two card deal.
• The player to the left of the DEALER button will act first during the next three community card deals.
• As the hand progresses it is important to recognize where your position in this rotation is and when you must act in relation to the larger chip stacks remaining in the hand.
• It is not desirable to have a player with large chips stacked making a move or acting after your action especially if you are considering a bet that would involve having to improve your hand or complete bluff to win.
• Never put yourself in a position where you are making an all in bet into a larger chip stack unless you have the absolute winning hand.
Good table position also gives you the ability to watch the other players open their hands and to judge their reaction. Never look at your hand until it is your turn to act or you may be missing information which could be useful later in the hand.
Robert Auchmuty
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