Poker glossary · Positions
What does “late position” mean in poker?
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Definition
Late position: Late position means the seats that act last, mainly the cutoff and the button, which see the most information before deciding.
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Acting late means you see what others do before you commit chips. You can open wider, steal the blinds more often and control the size of the pot after the flop. The button is usually the most profitable seat at the table, and the cutoff is close behind.
Example: Folded to you on the button, you can raise a hand like Q♦ 8♦ that you would fold from early position.
Related terms
- ButtonThe dealer position. It acts last on every street after the flop, which makes it the most profitable seat.
- CutoffThe cutoff is the seat directly to the right of the button, usually considered the second-best position at the table.
- Early positionEarly position means the first seats to act before the flop, such as under the gun, where the most players are still to act behind you.