players call this particular round of betting the "pre-flop." At any point
in the betting process, players are permitted to fold (back out of the
game), raise the bet, or simply match it.
Next comes the "flop" round. First, the dealer throws out the top card
of the deck, also known as a "burn card." The reason for this is to prevent
cheating. After the dealer tosses the burn card, he or she flips over
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