The reason the deal moves from player to player around the table is to give everyone an equal time in each of the positions.
When you hear a player telling you that he has “position on you” they will be sitting on your left and will always act after you have made a play. It also defines whether you will be first or last to place your bet. In the vast majority of cases your position is defined in relation to the dealer. This is in reference to where a player sits on a poker table. Here’s a rundown of the most common poker positions around a table dependent upon where you are seated. To be successful in flop games such as Texas Hold’em and Omaha you need to maximize the strength of your position and accept when the odds are stacked against you. Poker playing positions need to be understood.