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I've read casino rules that call them dead. I've read tournament rules that call them dead. I've read more rules that call them dead than not. I was very surprised to learn there is some contraversy on the subject.

Thanks for linking the TDA rules. I'll check those out soon.

I still contend that an intentionally exposed hand SHOULD BE declared dead. ... at least it would be if I wrote the rules.

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Thank god, your not writing rules then.
Care to quote the author of the rules you've read where that's a dead hand in this case?

By you contending that, I'm gonna contend that your being a nit, and looking for a reason to keep the best hand from winning, you know damn well it was a call, after all he didnt throw em face down in the muck did he? Don't be a nit, because you pushed into the nuts. Man up.

I've just got done watching the wsop from the 70's and 80's, quite frequently people would show their hands before calling a bet.. this was common, The guy had the nutz do you really think he was looking to gauge a reaction? Come on, this is a silly. If you were to pull that protest crap on me, I'd never even consider playing with you again.