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Originally Posted by jldecarlo

Here's the scenario:

Three players see the flop - A 8 3 rainbow. One player bets, the other two fold. Winner flashed an A, mucks his hand. One guy says that if you show one card, you must show both: "Show one, show all." NOPE

I say that "show one, show all" means that if you show your card(s) to one player, then you must show all the players CORRECT NOT that if you show one card, you must show both. That's the way we've always played, so that's the house rule. If anyone has a problem with this....tell them it's show one show all (many) not show one show both (as in 2 cards)

In later discussion, several people said that they had played at casinos that DO require that both cards be shown, not just one. Only at a showdown to win a pot. It was agreed that this varies from place to place.

So:

1 - You are free to show one card (to all players) if you wish. yep but not while others are still in the hand!!! Only when folding headsup or when everyone folds to you first! Showing a card while others are in a hand is a serious offence and should result in a warning.....or 10 minute penalty. see Robert's rules #21.

2 - You must show both cards if you show any. nope....1 or two if folding headsup or after opponent folds headsup.

3 - Technically, you should show both you don't have to show both unless at the showdown, but it's kind of like demanding to see someone's cards at a showdown. It's your right, but it's kind of pr*ckish unless you suspect cheating, etc. People who do this are abusing a rule meant to prevent cheating....they are angle shooting and nothing more.

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