The flop is the first three community cards dealt face-up in Hold’em or Omaha.
Explanation. In flop games like Hold’em or Omaha, once initial betting concludes preflop, three shared cards are dealt simultaneously—called the flop. The term reflects this distinct stage. It’s a critical point where draws, made hands, and board texture start forming. Players evaluate their position and equity post-flop to decide continuation betting, checking, or folding.