1. The button is an incredibly strong position in poker. You get to see everyone act before you have to make a decision on the flop, which is invaluable. If you fail to use the button effectively you’re giving away an important edge over your opponents once an orbit. A hand like 6<span style="font-size: 120%; color: red; font-family: courier;">&diams;</span>-7<span style="font-size: 120%; color: red; font-family: courier;">&diams;</span> is playable but far from premium, yet a raise from the button will put you very much in the driving seat.

2. With just one caller, who in this case proves that he’s an ABC-type player by checking the King-high flop, a simple two-thirds pot bet will protect your bottom pair and take the pot.