Street

'Street' in poker refers to the various stages of dealing cards in a hand of poker.

What is a Street in Poker?

In poker, a 'Street' is a term used to describe the various stages of dealing cards in a hand of poker. In Texas Hold'em and Omaha poker, there are four 'streets': the pre-flop, the flop, the turn, and the river.

Understanding Streets

Each street represents a different phase in the game, and the betting patterns and player behavior can change significantly from one street to the next. Understanding how to adjust your strategy based on the street is a key part of successful poker play.

Playing Different Streets

The pre-flop is the first street and occurs after the players receive their hole cards but before the community cards are dealt. The flop is the second street and happens after the first three community cards are dealt. The turn is the third street and comes after the fourth community card is dealt. The river is the final street and takes place after the last community card is dealt.

Example of "Street"

For instance, a player might choose to play conservatively during the pre-flop and flop but then decide to play more aggressively during the turn and river.

• "He decided to raise on the final street after hitting a flush on the river."
• "She played aggressively on the early streets, but slowed down her betting on the river."
• "Despite missing his draw on the turn, he decided to bluff on the river, the final street."

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