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THE LANGUAGE OF THE TABLE · BEGINNER

What Is Heads-Up in Poker?

A hand or match involving exactly two players.

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What it means

The button posts the small blind, acts first preflop, and acts last postflop.

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A practical example

At the end of a tournament only two players remain heads-up.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Side PotA separate pot created when an all-in player has fewer chips than opponents.Explore ↗Multiway PotA pot contested by three or more players after the flop.Explore ↗Split PotA pot divided between two or more tied winners.Explore ↗ActionThe sequence of betting decisions or a player's turn to decide.Explore ↗NutsThe strongest possible hand on the current board under the game rules.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex