Alisa Posted Wednesday at 04:10 PM Alisa Posted Wednesday at 04:10 PM ๐ Position Is Power โ So Why Do So Many Players Still Ignore It? โ ๏ธ A lot of beginners think poker is all about the cards. Experienced players know itโs often about where youโre sitting. The later you act, the more information you have. You see who checked, who bet, who looked confident, and who suddenly slowed down. Every action before yours helps narrow down what your opponents might be holding. ๐ฏ That Means You Can: bluff more effectively value bet with greater confidence avoid expensive mistakes steal blinds more often control the size of the pot ย Playing from early position is a completely different story. You have to act first without knowing what everyone else plans to do. Even a decent hand becomes harder to play when several players still have decisions behind you. Thatโs why strong players defend late position so aggressively. The button isnโt just another seat at the table. Itโs one of the biggest long-term advantages in poker. Join The Table Do you actually adjust your strategy based on position, or do you play the same way no matter where youโre sitting? ๐ Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thu Aung Posted Wednesday at 04:17 PM Thu Aung Posted Wednesday at 04:17 PM Fake it till you make it is my rule n1 ๐๐๐๐๐ Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky_pants Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM lucky_pants Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM 58 minutes ago, Thu Aung said: Fake it till you make it is my rule n1 ๐๐๐๐๐ Good ahaha but post it on is the key if you want to be successfulย Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted Wednesday at 05:46 PM Stan Posted Wednesday at 05:46 PM 29 minutes ago, lucky_pants said: Good ahaha but post it on is the key if you want to be successfulย Factsย Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruas Dex Posted 20 hours ago Maruas Dex Posted 20 hours ago Position was the biggest poker lesson for me honestly Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY Posted 19 hours ago SKY Posted 19 hours ago 26 minutes ago, Maruas Dex said: Position was the biggest poker lesson for me honestly same Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharma Jaat Posted 19 hours ago Sharma Jaat Posted 19 hours ago ย I used to think cards were everything ๐ Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipad Posted 18 hours ago vipad Posted 18 hours ago asdfsadf Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahul Posted 18 hours ago Rahul Posted 18 hours ago 15 minutes ago, vipad said: asdfsadf gm Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RtpBr Posted 17 hours ago RtpBr Posted 17 hours ago 1 hour ago, Sharma Jaat said: ย I used to think cards were everything ๐ ย then you realize the same hand plays completely differently depending on your seat Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
513 Posted 14 hours ago 513 Posted 14 hours ago ย Beginners really underestimate position Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G h o s t Posted 13 hours ago G h o s t Posted 13 hours ago ย I know I did 28 minutes ago, 513 said: ย Beginners really underestimate position ย Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Boy Posted 13 hours ago Joe Boy Posted 13 hours ago Once I started folding more hands UTG Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky_Guy Posted 12 hours ago Lucky_Guy Posted 12 hours ago 40 minutes ago, Joe Boy said: Once I started folding more hands UTG ย same here Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky_Guy Posted 12 hours ago Lucky_Guy Posted 12 hours ago and my results actually improved Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraz Posted 12 hours ago Faraz Posted 12 hours ago Fewer tough decisions after the flop Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovert7 Posted 12 hours ago Rovert7 Posted 12 hours ago 19 minutes ago, Faraz said: Fewer tough decisions after the flop ย The button is honestly the best seat at the table Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted 11 hours ago 111 Posted 11 hours ago ย Position canโt fix bad cards, but it definitely makes poker easier Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted 10 hours ago Tony Posted 10 hours ago 1 hour ago, 111 said: ย Position canโt fix bad cards, but it definitely makes poker easier ย Exactly Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted 9 hours ago Lee Posted 9 hours ago Itโs one of those small edges that adds up over time Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmitriy12 Posted 8 hours ago dmitriy12 Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, Lee said: Itโs one of those small edges that adds up over time ๐ฏ Link to comment https://invision.prod.aws.1winforum.com/topic/1635-%F0%9F%83%8F-position-is-power-%E2%80%94-so-why-do-so-many-players-still-ignore-it/#findComment-14271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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