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Under the Gun

Alternate Term: Under the Gun Position


Under the Gun

  1. Adjective

    In the position that is required to act first. In a game with blinds, in the position immediately to the left of the big blind.

    EXAMPLE: "I was under the gun."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

    USAGE: Describes a player.


Under the Gun Position

  1. Noun

    The position that is required to act first. In a game with blinds, the position immediately to the left of the big blind.

    EXAMPLE: "I was in the under the gun position."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues



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