Poker Term

关煞位河牌彩虹面三加注(CO River 3-Bet Rainbow)

At the Cut-off CO position, making a 3-bet on the river with a rainbow board all five community cards of different suits.

Term Analysis

Position & Round

  • CO (Cut Off): The position to the immediate right of the dealer button, a late position with post‑flop positional advantage.
  • River: The fifth and final betting round after all community cards have been dealt.

Action Meaning

  • 3‑Bet: A re‑raise made after an initial bet or raise. On the river, a typical scenario is: one player bets, another player raises, and a third player (here the CO) re‑raises – that is a 3‑bet. This action usually represents a very strong hand (e.g., the nuts or a powerful made hand).
  • Rainbow: Describes a board where all community cards are of different suits. A rainbow river board means the five community cards each belong to different suits, eliminating the possibility of a flush but still allowing straights or full houses.

Strategy Tips

  • A 3‑bet on the river is an extremely aggressive move and generally requires a hand that can beat the opponent’s likely raising range. The rainbow board reduces flush possibilities, so straights and full houses become the primary strong hands. The CO, being in late position, can use positional advantage to make value raises or bluffs on the river, but bluff‑3‑betting must be done with caution because the opponent’s raise already indicates a strong hand.

Typical Scenario Example

  • Pre‑flop the CO calls, then heads‑up post‑flop. On the river the board is A♠ K♣ Q♦ J♥ 9♠ (rainbow) and the player holds T♠ 9♣ for a straight. After the opponent bets, the CO raises, the opponent re‑raises, and the CO eventually moves all‑in with a 3‑bet.

Notes

  • This term is not a standard poker term but a description of a specific situation. In practice, players might omit “Rainbow” or “CO” and simply say “river 3‑bet.”

Related Terms

  • CO: Cut Off
  • 3‑Bet: Third bet / re‑raise
  • Rainbow: Board with all different suits
  • River: The final community card / betting round

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