# cards

#### cards

The card(s) added to the board during the round.

**Nullable:** true

{% hint style="warning" %}
Can be omitted, null or an empty array If the betting round adds no cards to the board.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
Only new board cards should be specified.  For example, on the turn, only specify the one new card. DO NOT include the flop cards.
{% endhint %}

**Type:** array of [card\_string](/string-formats/card.md)

**Examples:**

Three flop cards: As, Kh, 5d

```javascript
"cards": [
    "As",
    "Kh",
    "5d"
]
```

One turn card:

```javascript
"cards": [
    "4h"
]
```


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