Poker concept
What is Burn Card in Poker? Definition & Examples
Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.
Quick answer
Burn Card — The card discarded face-down before each community-card deal.
In more detail
Live-poker only — online sites don’t burn. Tradition from physical decks, prevents a player seeing the top card.
Common questions
What does Burn Card mean in poker?
Live-poker only — online sites don’t burn. Tradition from physical decks, prevents a player seeing the top card.
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