The value of Poker Position

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Posted by Marilyn | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 03-10-2025

Holdem is just about players and position. All experienced Holdem players concur that seating in no restriction Texas Holdem is critically essential. Showing your hole cards in late position may be much more beneficial than in early poker position. The reason because a whole lot more info is amassed prior to acting.

e.g., I was playing a $1-$2 no limit cash game at a local casino. I limped in with 2, 9 unsuited on the croupier marker, so I could see a little action. Flop came down A-A-4. A bettor in early spot laid a $15 wager. Two individuals fold and it was now my turn. I really should have dropped out, but his action appear to be a bit off. I ID’d this guy as a weak-tight individual, and normally if he had the strongest hand he would just check, so I called.

The turn showed with a 7, making it A-A-4-7. My opposer placed an additional bet of $20. I debated for a while, but took a chance to re-raise another $30thirty dollars over and above his $20. He dropped out and I take the chips.

Sitting at late position allows you an insight into where you stand by observing how other players behave and wager. On the other hand, gamblers at early spot might use their poker position to check-raise the last seated competitors and corner them later at the end. In Holdem, both ends, late and starting should be wagered cautiously.