What is a River in poker?

[Potuse]

In poker, the river is the fifth and final community card dealt in games such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha. It is dealt after the turn and is followed by the final round of betting.

Players use the information provided by all five community cards, as well as their own two hole cards, to make the best possible hand. The river is often considered the most important street in poker because it can greatly impact the outcome of the game.

 

[Hasan77]

The river card often has a significant impact on the outcome of the hand, as it can complete possible draws or give players the card they need to make a winning hand. The final round of betting takes place after the river card is revealed, and if more than one player remains in the hand after the betting concludes, a showdown occurs to determine the winner based on the best possible five-card hand from the seven available cards.