Many poker variations use the same betting structure and table positions. Texas Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and many limit poker games 🌞 all use a system involving the small blind, big blind, and dealer button, with all other table positions relative to 🌞 those three spots.

The small blind is always seated to the left of the dealer button, and the big blind to 🌞 the left of the small blind.

Betting Order

In games that use a blinds system, the first round of betting usually starts 🌞 with the player to the left of the big blind. After that player acts, the action moves clockwise around the 🌞 table, until all players have the chance to act.

Some games use a system of antes (a forced bet put in 🌞 by every player at the table) and a bring-in. The bring-in system usually designates the player with the weakest face 🌞 up card as the first player to act. After that, the action moves clockwise around the table.