What Is Under the Gun in Poker?
The first player to act before the flop in a standard multi-player blind game.
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The seat is immediately left of the big blind and has many players behind.
A practical example
At a nine-handed table, under the gun must decide before the other non-blind seats.
Where you will hear it
Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.
Related concepts
Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex