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THE LANGUAGE OF THE TABLE · BEGINNER

What Is Dealer Button in Poker?

The marker showing the nominal dealer position and governing action order.

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What it means

The button moves one seat each hand; its player usually acts last after the flop.

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A practical example

After one hand ends, the button passes to the next eligible seat.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Big BlindThe larger of the two standard forced bets in a blind game.Explore ↗PositionA player's place in the betting order.Explore ↗Small BlindThe forced bet posted by the seat immediately left of the button in most games.Explore ↗Early PositionSeats that act near the start of a betting round.Explore ↗BlindA forced bet posted before players see their cards.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex