This is called the `` Flop '' . These three cards are `` community cards '' . The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealerâ '' a series of three ( `` the flop '' ) then two additional single cards ( `` the turn '' and `` the river '' ) , with players having the option to check , bet , raise or fold after each deal ; i.e. , betting may occur prior to the flop , `` on the flop '' , `` on the turn '' , and `` on the river '' .