Many poker variations use the same betting structure and table positions. Texas Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and many limit poker games 1️⃣ all use a system involving the small blind, big blind, and dealer button, with all other table positions relative to 1️⃣ those three spots.

The small blind is always seated to the left of the dealer button, and the big blind to 1️⃣ the left of the small blind.

Betting Order

In games that use a blinds system, the first round of betting usually starts 1️⃣ with the player to the left of the big blind. After that player acts, the action moves clockwise around the 1️⃣ table, until all players have the chance to act.

Some games use a system of antes (a forced bet put in 1️⃣ by every player at the table) and a bring-in. The bring-in system usually designates the player with the weakest face 1️⃣ up card as the first player to act. After that, the action moves clockwise around the table.