Grisgra
01-06-2005, 01:22 PM
A recent thread in another forum reminded me of my ignorance on the topic . . .
My understanding is that it's illegal to say what your hand is at the table. For the life of me, I have no idea why this rule is in existence. Mostly because nobody has any idea whether you're telling the truth or not. I can see, if after you muck, it being iffy to say what your cards were, but if you're IN the HAND, what's wrong with saying you've got AK or 63s or whatnot, if someone is trying to decide whether to call?
Similarly, how strict is the rule? If I make a big bet and someone is pondering about calling, can I say "I've got the nuts" or "I've got bottom pair no kicker" or whatnot? Is it only forbidden to say *exactly* what your hand is? Or is any mention of what you have ("I have a pocket pair") forbidden?
Inquiring and annoyed minds want to know.
My understanding is that it's illegal to say what your hand is at the table. For the life of me, I have no idea why this rule is in existence. Mostly because nobody has any idea whether you're telling the truth or not. I can see, if after you muck, it being iffy to say what your cards were, but if you're IN the HAND, what's wrong with saying you've got AK or 63s or whatnot, if someone is trying to decide whether to call?
Similarly, how strict is the rule? If I make a big bet and someone is pondering about calling, can I say "I've got the nuts" or "I've got bottom pair no kicker" or whatnot? Is it only forbidden to say *exactly* what your hand is? Or is any mention of what you have ("I have a pocket pair") forbidden?
Inquiring and annoyed minds want to know.