order of showing hands

[tom10167]

Foxwoods is last aggressor, however *some* people go by hand strength e.g. the guy with the best hand tables, and gets the pot.

[TomBrooks]

How can a player going to a cardroom for the first time learn the rules that cardroom uses?

[mostsmooth]

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This is def the way it's supposed to work, but Borg uses last aggressive action on a checked river. And I think it SUCKS.

Jeff

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really? i like it better that way.
do you think it also sucks when theres action on the river and last aggressor has to show, or just if its checked around?

[CavMan]

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How can a player going to a cardroom for the first time learn the rules that cardroom uses?

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ask a floorperson or the dealer

[sirtimo]

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Don't argue. Show your damn cards and move on.



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[Jeffage]

In poker, the bettor shows. If there is no bet on the final round, the person with the worst position is obligated to show first. Borgata's rule is contrary to about 90% of cardrooms out there - honestly, my ability to raise the turn in position and check behind on the river before looking at my opponent's hand first is an advantage -it's a POSITIONAL advantage. I don't get why my decision to check the river should negate his obligation to show first; it's just backwards. Just my opinion, I know some disagree with me.

P.S. I'm only referring to if the river is checked around.

Jeff

[Wake up CALL]

In all the Texas home games I've ever played in the last agressor rule is used. Why some (or most) casinos are different puzzles me.

[ColdCaller]

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Borgata's rule is contrary to about 90% of cardrooms out there - honestly, my ability to raise the turn in position and check behind on the river before looking at my opponent's hand first is an advantage -it's a POSITIONAL advantage.

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I agree completely.

[bav]

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In poker, the bettor shows. If there is no bet on the final round, the person with the worst position is obligated to show first. Borgata's rule is contrary to about 90% of cardrooms out there

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Last time this topic came up when I was playing at LV Bally's the dealer stated very clearly that if there's no action on the river last aggressor shows first. I wasn't in the hand but questioned her after it was over, since that's contrary to most Vegas poker rooms. She reiterated that she was absolutely certain that's Bally's rule. I didn't ask a floor for verification. Wouldn't surprise me if the dealer was Just Wrong about the rule. Not that big a deal... I think next time there's a fight over who shows first on the river I may just declare "I want to see all the hands".

YMMV

[MCS]

The rule ought to be that anyone who has a live hand at the showdown has to show their hand.