The river is the final deciding factor in a complete poker hand. Most importantly, the river often makes or breaks a hand and decides the outcome of a showdown. It’s also known as fifth street, as it’s the fifth and final of the five community cards. The river is the last of the community cards dealt in a game, both in poker tournaments and cash games.
Betting on the river: yay or nay? What is the river in poker?.
Can you bet after the river card is dealt?.
