After this first betting round is completed, the dealer burns the top card (removes it from play), and turns the next three cards face up on the board. This is the flop. There is a second round of betting, beginning with the small blind or the first player in the hand after the small blind if he's out. This round is played with a small bet and three raise limit. Players may check (bet nothing) and pass on to the next player until someone bets.

Once a bet is made, however, players must either call the bet, raise, or fold and go out of play for the remainder of the hand. Checking is no longer an option once a bet is made. This rule holds true for all future rounds of play. Some poker rooms have a four raise or even a five raise limit, so it's wise to know the limits before you start playing.

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