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Cutoff

The seat directly to the right of the button.

Level 2

Also: CO

The cutoff is the second-best seat at the table. Only the button and the blinds act after it before the flop, so it can open a wide range — and if the button folds, the cutoff will have position for the rest of the hand.

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