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THE LANGUAGE OF THE TABLE · BEGINNER

What Is Early Position in Poker?

Seats that act near the start of a betting round.

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What it means

At a full table these seats face more players yet to act before the flop.

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A practical example

Under the gun is an early position at a nine-handed table.

Where you will hear it

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

Related concepts

PositionA player's place in the betting order.Explore ↗Middle PositionSeats between early position and the late seats.Explore ↗Dealer ButtonThe marker showing the nominal dealer position and governing action order.Explore ↗Late PositionSeats that act near the end of a betting round.Explore ↗Big BlindThe larger of the two standard forced bets in a blind game.Explore ↗

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