What Is Preflop in Poker?
The part of a Hold'em or Omaha hand before community cards appear.
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Players act using their private cards, positions, stacks, and prior action.
A practical example
You raise A♦ Q♦ before the flop is dealt.
Where you will hear it
Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.
Also called: pre-flop
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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex