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Nicolas Lacerda
Rising Star
Bronze Level
Position is one of the most important concepts in poker and has a huge impact on your long-term results.
In simple terms, position refers to where you are seated in relation to the dealer button. The later you act in a hand, the more information you have about your opponents’ actions.
The main positions are:
A marginal hand in late position can be profitable, while the same hand in early position can be a fold.
How much do you adjust your hand selection based on position?
In simple terms, position refers to where you are seated in relation to the dealer button. The later you act in a hand, the more information you have about your opponents’ actions.
The main positions are:
- Early Position (EP): You act first after the blinds. You should play tighter and stronger hands.
- Middle Position (MP): Slightly more flexibility, but still requires caution.
- Late Position (LP): Includes the Cutoff and the Button. This is where you can play more hands and apply pressure.
- Blinds: Difficult positions post-flop because you act early in later streets.
- Control pot size
- Bluff more effectively
- Extract more value from strong hands
- Make better decisions with more information
A marginal hand in late position can be profitable, while the same hand in early position can be a fold.
How much do you adjust your hand selection based on position?