Beating Hold 'Em: Knowing Your Position at the table

In Texas Hold 'Em it is crucial that the player knows his/her positioning at the table in order to decided what to do with the bet, this along with the starting hand, is one of the key factors to being a successful poker player.

Table Positions
(9 Player Table)

Early
The first 3 spots to the left of the big blind, after the flop the first 3 spots to the left of the dealer button.

Middle
The the 4th to the 6th spot to the left of the big blind, after the flop the 4th to the 6th spot to the left of the dealer button.

Late
The 7th to the 9th spot to the left of the big blind, after the flop the 7th to the 9th spot to the left of the dealer button.

Table Positions
(6 Player Table)

Early
The first 2 spots to the left of the big blind, after the flop the first 2 spots to the left of the dealer button.

Middle
The 3rd to the 4th spot to the left of the big blind, after the flop the 3rd to the 4th spot to the left of the dealer button.

Late
The 5th to the 6th spot to the left of the big blind, after the flop the 5th to the 6th spot to the left of the dealer button.