What does "under the gun" mean?

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Under the gun" in poker refers to the position of the player who is first to act in the betting round. In a standard full-ring Texas hold 'em game, the player in the UTG position is seated to the immediate left of the big blind. The UTG position is considered to be one of the most difficult positions, as the player has to act first without any information or knowledge of what the other players at the table may do. This limited information can make it difficult to make informed decisions about which hands to play, and whether to fold, call or raise. It is important for players to adjust their strategy based on their position, and the UTG position is no exception. Players in this position should typically play tighter and avoid playing marginal hands, since they will have less information about the strength of their opponents’ hands.
 
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