[Johnny Hughes]

I wear a high-collar, button-down shirt, which partially covers this tell. I do not see this as much as breath rate. With all due respect to the master, I think it is the mark of an expert to pick up any tell they can. Some newer players get excited in any big pot with a big hand or a bluff.

I would tell players if their hand shows. However, that creates a dilema I used to face in bridge tournaments playing against old ladies who held their hands out where you could see their cards. The other experts would look and gain enough to beat you. I watch people sort their hand in bridge and gin rummy and get a count on their hand that way. Some would consider that taking an edge.

I can watch the shuffle and maybe track a card that started out on the bottom. It is rare for anyone to be able to do that. That may be considered taking an edge. I am looking for an edge that is not cheating.