Rabbit

Basic Definition

In poker, a "rabbit" refers to the card that would have been dealt next if the game had continued. It is typically used in situations where players are curious to see the next card, but it does not affect the progression of the game.

Specific Situation

When you fold before the river and other players reach a showdown, checking what the next river card would have been is called "rabbit hunting."

After folding on the flop, you might be curious about what would have happened if you had continued playing with your hand, and in such cases, you can request to "see the rabbit" to view the turn or river cards.

Important Information

Whether you can see the rabbit or not depends on the rules of the casino or online poker site, and it may not be allowed.

Checking the rabbit is strategically meaningless and is merely an act of satisfying curiosity. Therefore, it's important not to worry about it more than necessary and to focus on your decisions during the game.

Examples of Term Usage

"I folded on the turn, but when I saw the river with the rabbit, I realized my hand would have been complete."