Position

What is OOP in Poker? Position Explained

Also known as Out of Position

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

Quick answer

OOP (Out of Position) — Acting before your opponent on every street after the flop.

In more detail

Out of position you bet and call without knowing what they will do, so you win less with good hands and lose more with marginal ones. It is why the same hand is worth raising on the button and folding under the gun.

Common questions

What does OOP mean in poker?

Out of position you bet and call without knowing what they will do, so you win less with good hands and lose more with marginal ones. It is why the same hand is worth raising on the button and folding under the gun.

How wide should I open from OOP?

Opening ranges from OOP 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.
Dealer Button
The best position — last to act on every postflop street.
Position
Where you sit relative to the dealer button. Later = better.

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