Exposed Cards

[jonnypow]

I have read Robert's Rules and looked at the TDA also. There is mention, but nothing really concrete. First is there a good site that lists all the questionable rules, like talking while someone is all in etc.

My main question is in regards to intentionally exposing cards. Is this ever allowed? What about cash vs. tourney, is it different?

I've seen people intentionally expose their cards to try to get a reaction, the casino I was at warned the player, but he was not penalized.

Another form occurred the other night at a home game when one guy was deciding on making a river call, the other guy (the bettor) flipped over one of his cards (an A - to give him a good hand) and asked if that helped his decision. I am guessing this should not be allowed as it could be viewed as collusion.

Does anyone know the normal policy regarding this and any form of intentional exposure?

Thanks, JP

[SuperUberBob]

You mean after the hand or during the hand?

During the hand, if you intentionally expose your cards, it's generally considered dead unless there's a condition that says you can do it (For example, the NBC HU Championship had a condition where you could do that).

After a hand is over, you can show them. Though it is not really smart.

[jonnypow]

Wow, one response, is this the wrong place to ask for rules clarifications? Which is the best place, or is it no one knows the answers...

[Shandrax]

Why do they call these questions "exposed card problems" when it's in reality all about marked cards, or in other words cheating?

[toms2866]

Some house rules, esp. tournaments, kill a hand if intentionally exposed prior to showdown. Other rules are silent on the issue. Often tolerated in less formal settings when HU, the theory being that the flasher is simply giving away free information. Never kosher when 3+ players in a pot.