Position

What is Dealer Button in Poker? Position Explained

Also known as BTN

Dealer Button is a poker position. Here's where it sits at the table, when you act, and how to play it.

Quick answer

Dealer Button (BTN) — The best position — last to act on every postflop street.

In more detail

BTN is the most profitable seat in poker. Open ~40% of hands here at full ring vs blinds; even more vs weak blinds.

Common questions

What does Dealer Button mean in poker?

BTN is the most profitable seat in poker. Open ~40% of hands here at full ring vs blinds; even more vs weak blinds.

How wide should I open from Dealer Button?

Opening ranges from Dealer Button vary by skill level and game type. See our preflop charts for hand-by-hand recommendations across all six 6-max positions.

Related terms

Big Blind (BB)
The forced bet posted by the player two seats left of the dealer.
Cutoff
The position one seat right of the button. Second-best position.
Position
Where you sit relative to the dealer button. Later = better.
Small Blind
The smaller forced bet posted by the player left of the dealer.

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