Full explanation — The River
The river is the fifth and final community card. After the river there is one last betting round and then showdown. On the river there are no more outs — your hand is what it is.
What is The River in poker?
The river is the fifth and final community card. After the river there is one last betting round and then showdown. On the river there are no more outs — your hand is what it is.
- English term: The River
- Category: General
- In short: The fifth and final community card — the hand is now fixed.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
The River
The fifth and final community card — the hand is now fixed.
The River
Where you meet it at the table
The River (The River) belongs to the General category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River in poker?
The river is the fifth and final community card. After the river there is one last betting round and then showdown. On the river there are no more outs — your hand is what it is.
What is The River called in English?
The English term is "The River". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does The River belong to?
The River belongs to the "General" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.