Poker glossary · Basics
What does “flop” mean in poker?
Definition
Flop: The first three community cards, dealt face up together after the first betting round.
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The flop is where most hands take shape: five of your seven final cards in Hold’em are now known. A second betting round follows, starting with the first active player to the left of the button.
Related terms
- TurnThe fourth community card, dealt after the flop betting round.
- RiverThe fifth and final community card, followed by the last betting round.
- C-betA bet on the flop by the player who made the last raise before the flop.
- BoardThe face-up community cards in the middle of the table that every player can use.