[pudley4]

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I think you got it wrong somewhere.

Fundamentally a player is entitled to give up his/her claim to the pot at any point and fold his/her hand unseen.

The purpose of a rule that allows other players to see a mucked hand is solely to prevent collusion. This has been discussed ad nauseam on this board, in CP magazine etc. (do a search if you don't believe me).

I don't read from your post that you suspected cheating going on. You were just outplayed by two aggressive goofs, and now you wanted information you did not pay for and were not entitled to.

You're right so far that it makes no sense that only the players involved in the show-down can request to see the mucked hand. Anybody active at the table who suspects collusion should be allowed to voice their concern and the hands be revealed (I would prefer this could only happen with the floors intervention - after all, accusing somebody of cheating is a very serious action, and should be dealt with in the most serious manner).

I just don't see that was the case you described.

Best,

McMelchior (Johan)

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It's clear the OP suspected collusion in the hand.