UTG

Sitting to the left of the big blind (BB), thus being the first to play in many varieties of poker, including Texas hold 'em and Omaha.

Adjective

  1. Sitting to the left of the big blind (BB), thus being the first to play in many varieties of poker, including Texas hold 'em and Omaha.
    • The UTG player.

Origin

Initialism of under the gun. From the fact that being UTG (i.e., the first to play) is often considered a strategically disadvantageous position.

Adverb

  1. In the UTG position.
    • Playing UTG.

Noun

  1. A UTG player.
    • UTG raises 3 big blinds.