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UTG.

Sitting to the left of the big blind (BB), thus being the first to play in many varieties of poker, including Texas hold 'em and Omaha.

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Meaning & usage

adj

  1. Sitting to the left of the big blind (BB), thus being the first to play in many varieties of poker, including Texas hold 'em and Omaha.

    not-comparable
    The UTG player.
Where this word comes from

Initialism of under the gun. From the fact that being UTG (i.e., the first to play) is often considered a strategically disadvantageous position.

adv

  1. In the UTG position.

    not-comparable
    Playing UTG.
Where this word comes from

Initialism of under the gun. From the fact that being UTG (i.e., the first to play) is often considered a strategically disadvantageous position.

noun

  1. A UTG player.

    UTG raises 3 big blinds.
Where this word comes from

Initialism of under the gun. From the fact that being UTG (i.e., the first to play) is often considered a strategically disadvantageous position.

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