Have you intentionally shown someone your hand in poker? (2 Viewers)

[Heatman]

It doesn't matter the format that you're playing, in showdown, they're all the same. Although, in cash games, a player may decide to show one or both cards at any point during the hand without facing any penalty. But in playing a tournament, cards exposed intentionally or unintentionally, the hand is seen as dead.

Have you intentionally shown someone your hand when playing poker?

 

[Bawse]

It's not recommended to show your hands because you're giving away free information to your opponents, and they might be able to use that information against you in a later hand, if you're not careful.

I do, sometimes intentionally show my hands though. I like to change up my table image, and showing your hands can make you look like a weak/new player. Every bit of information helps at the tables, and how other players think/believe you're playing your hands also plays a part.

 

[EmperorTee]

No, why would I do that? I wouldn't want to give my opponents the upper hand.

 

[padrespatty]

In a live game I have shown someone beside me when I've made a crying fold

 

[Heatman]

It's not recommended to show your hands because you're giving away free information to your opponents, and they might be able to use that information against you in a later hand, if you're not careful.

I do, sometimes intentionally show my hands though. I like to change up my table image, and showing your hands can make you look like a weak/new player. Every bit of information helps at the tables, and how other players think/believe you're playing your hands also plays a part.

Exactly! The most important thing is for you to know what information you're trying to give out when showing your hand. Don't give it out too much in a way that it's going to come back and bite you hard.

 

[Nathan AKA Nate]

I gotta admit I do show my cards when I’m pissed and tilting but when I’m starting to win I stop showing cards I need to stop completely it’s showing tooo much of my information and hands now

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Yes, it has actually happened to me before. I did that to mislead an aggressive player. Although it worked, it was temporary. I'll advise you to avoid showing your hand to prevent unnecessary damage, especially in a tournament. .