Back to Poker Terms Backdoor February 16, 2024 Share In poker, a “backdoor” refers to making a hand or achieving a winning outcome using cards on both the turn and the river (the last two community cards dealt) after initially having a weak or incomplete hand after the flop (the first three community cards) Share Related articles Poker No-Limit Holdem Training: The Complete Beginner’s Guide March 3, 2026 Read more Poker Preflop Ranges for Tournament Poker by Position February 27, 2026 Read more Poker Extreme ICM: How the Bubble Changes Your Poker Tournament Strategy February 26, 2026 Read more