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Poker glossary

Position

The order in which players act; being "in position" means acting after your opponent.

Level 2

Also: in position, out of position

Acting last gives you information, control over the pot size and more ways to win. That’s why the button is the most profitable seat and why you should play more hands the closer you sit to it. Read the full position lesson.

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