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THE LANGUAGE OF THE TABLE · BEGINNER

What Is River in Poker?

The fifth and final community card.

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What it means

The last betting round follows before a possible showdown.

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A practical example

A third spade arrives on the river and completes a possible flush.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

TurnThe fourth community card.Explore ↗PreflopThe part of a Hold'em or Omaha hand before community cards appear.Explore ↗FlopThe first three community cards dealt together.Explore ↗PostflopPlay after the flop has been dealt.Explore ↗BoardThe community cards currently face up.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex