I played no limit holdem with some business partners. Well, one hand came down to two players, player A and player B. Before the river, player A was hoping back then for a flush with clubs in the pocket and two on the table. Player B was already committed to pocket with QQ. River card came and good for player A as he got his flush. Suddenly, without betting or even checking, he showed his cards. A keen observer who was around since the start of the game said that he mucked. Later, he admitted his mistake that he had forgotten however everyone at the table believed then it was a muck. What do you think? And if in case no one went all in, what will be the verdict?

Thanks!

Schultz
Schultz,

This was not a muck. He just prematurely showed his hand. Action could continue as normal, but the other player would have added information.

Just recently, I played poker with twelve men I personally don’t know. At mid part of the game, I remember I only had a 10/4 off suit. Actually, until the river cards, I was checking and betting with a certain guy. I tried to bluff as much as I can recall, however I’m not sure if we checked on the river or if either one of us placed a bet. Eventually, I revealed a pair of 4′s while he had a pair of six’s. We both knew then that he had won the pot.

Later, I just mucked my other card without letting him know what it was. But the guy was so rude, he grabbed my card and looked at it as if no one was around him. Honestly, I was so mad at the guy. I believe if he wanted to see my card he can ask the dealer to turn my card over.

Any comment on what happened to me and with the other guy?

Thanks!

Karl Bynum
Karl,

The player has the right to see the card, but he is supposed to ask the dealer to show the card. He was being rude. At most it is just poor etiquette.