A Texas Hold'em game progresses through three stages, during which community cards are revealed:
Flop: Three community cards are dealt face up in the center of the table.
Turn: A fourth community card, known as the turn or fourth street, is dealt face up.
River: The final community card, called the river or fifth street, is dealt face up.
Before and after each stage, betting rounds take place. If more than one player remains in the hand after the final betting round, a showdown ensues to reveal and compare the hands.