Question

[blingice]

I didn't know where to put this question: Why does the dealer pound on the table with his/her fist before dealing each street?


Bling.

[Niediam]

B&M Cardrooms would be the most appropriate place. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Anyhow, it is the dealer wishing the players good luck.

[Ianco15]

The dealer hits the table to signify that the betting round is over and that he or she is about to deal the next card.

[IsaacW]

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Why does the dealer pound on the table with his/her fist before dealing each street?

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Because you didn't tip him/her for the last hand /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[pokermaster79]

to let you know that he is getting ready to deal and that nothing is in his hand ( i.e. cards for cheating)

[ZenMusician]

Very hard to palm cards or checks when you pound;
same reason they clap and show hands when another
dealer pushes their shift...Nothing up my sleeve...

B&M btw...

-ZEN