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Flop turn river hole
Flop turn river hole describes the five community cards and two private cards used in Texas hold'em and Omaha: flop (three cards), turn (one), river (one), and each player's hole cards.
- Community cards dealt
- 3 on flop, 1 on turn, 1 on river — 5 total
- Hole cards per player
- 2 in Texas hold'em
Key points
- After the initial betting round, the flop deals three community cards, followed by a betting round.1
- The turn adds one community card, then the river adds the final card, each with a betting round.2
- Players combine their two hole cards with the five board cards to make the best five-card hand.3
Common questions
What is the flop in poker?
The flop is the first three community cards dealt face-up on the board after the initial betting round. It is followed by a round of betting and then the turn.1
Where this term is used
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Sources
- Texas hold 'em en.wikipedia.org Defines flop, turn, river, and hole cards in Texas hold'em.
- Glossary of poker terms en.wikipedia.org Glossary confirms the terms flop, turn, river, and hole cards.
- Community card poker en.wikipedia.org Explains community card poker structure with flop, turn, river.
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