Noun
The final card, especially in reference to community cards.
EXAMPLE: "I had a few outs that could have saved me on the river, but I decided not to gamble."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
GAME CATEGORY: Shared Card Games
The round of betting immediately after the river card is revealed or dealt.
EXAMPLE: "I made a value bet on the river."
Verb
In games with community cards, to improve or complete a hand using the river card.
EXAMPLE: "I rivered a flush."
In games with community cards, to lose a hand to an opponent who improves or completes a hand using the river card.
EXAMPLE: "I was rivered."