Early Position
The seats at the poker table that act first in a betting round. In a full ring game, early position includes under-the-gun (UTG) and the seats immediately following. Players in early position should play tighter ranges because they have the least amount of information and will be out of position for the rest of the hand.
Example
Under the gun at a 9-handed table, you look down at Q♠J♣. With seven players left to act behind you, this hand is too weak to open from early position.
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