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Published: September 28, 2026
Updated: September 28, 2026
Updated: September 28, 2026
Poker Terms A–Z
Under the Gun
Under the gun, usually abbreviated UTG, is the first player to act preflop in a standard ring game. Because many players remain to act, UTG opening ranges are generally tighter than late-position ranges.
Example
At a nine-handed table, the player immediately to the left of the big blind is under the gun.