Burn card
The face-down card discarded before dealing each street to prevent cheating.
In depth
A burn card is the face-down card discarded from the top of the deck before dealing each street in Texas hold’em and other poker variants. This security measure prevents cheating by concealing the next card from players, ensuring the integrity of the deal without altering the hand’s strategic play. The practice is a standard procedural step applied consistently across all betting rounds.
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