Quick help - flipped up cards before saying anything

[kodonnell]

I really varies by the house rules. I have yet to see a casino call this as a live hand. However in many home games, mine included, exposed cards are live (the player will get yelled at, but they are still live). If it is a blatant ploy or repeated offenses, I may rule differently though. You just need to make sure your players are aware of this. I think it's retarded if a player accidentally exposes his cards (which is definately -ev) and his hand is ruled dead. 99% of the time it's an accident. It's really dependent on the atmosphere of the game...is it casual, or serious?

According to Robert's Rules in Irregularities #12:
A card that is flashed by a player will play.

Does an exposed hand count as a flashed card? I think this rule may apply, but may not. It depends on the intent. Was it accidental or done on purpose? I think either way, your players should be made aware of how the ruling will go in advance.

K