Button
The dealer position, marked by a round disc that moves one seat clockwise every hand. The button acts last on every betting round after the flop, which makes it the most profitable seat at the table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the button in poker?
A marker showing which player is the nominal dealer. The blinds are posted to its left, and it moves one seat clockwise after each hand so every player takes every position in turn.
Why is the button the best position?
Because you act last on the flop, turn and river — you see what everyone else does before deciding. That information is worth so much that the button is the only seat that shows a clear profit for most winning players, and it is where the widest opening ranges belong.
What happens to the button when players bust?
Tournament rules keep the rotation fair with the dead-button and dead-small-blind conventions, so the button may sit at an empty seat for a hand. Some recreational formats instead award the button to the winner of a pot — see win the button.