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#1
07-30-2004, 01:03 AM
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why do some players show their cards during the play of the hand?
Today at a B&M game I sat next to a guy who showed me his cards during the play of the hand nearly every time I had folded ahead of him. Big pair? He shows them to me. Flush draw? Show it. Bust hand? Ditto. It got to be very annoying.
This is not the first time that this has happened. Why do some players feel the need to do this? Do they think that they are showing off their poker prowess or intelligence (this guy tonight had neither)? Do they think that I care when they miss draws? Or do they just get some kind of satisfaction out of showing off a big hand (or relief from misery from showing off a bust hand)? And most importantly, do they simply not realize that astute players may be able to read the hand via my reaction to it? 
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#2
07-30-2004, 01:58 AM
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Re: why do some players show their cards during the play of the hand?
If I were you, I would keep track of their betting patterns for each type of hand he has. MAke him pay for being a stupid-a$$
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#4
07-30-2004, 11:09 AM
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Re: why do some players show their cards during the play of the hand?
Seems like a +EV for you.
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#5
07-30-2004, 11:19 AM
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Because they want your approval
A lot of poker players play the way they do, (and let you know it by showing cards, talking, etc) because they want your approval as a poker player that you like and respect their play. They aren't so much showing off, just trying to get a pat on the back.
I figure players who do this regularly don't realize they're giving off information, or most likely just don't care, because they are playing for fun and a sense of community. Not everybody plays cut-throat poker.
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#6
07-30-2004, 05:10 PM
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Re: why do some players show their cards during the play of the hand?
true - except he played everything! even 32 offsuit under the gun
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#7
07-30-2004, 05:29 PM
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Re: why do some players show their cards during the play of the hand?
My experience with this behavior convinces me that these people play poker for mostly social reasons. As these are not usually the best players, my suggestion is to be nice (“Ah, too bad you missed.”) and learn how they play.
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#8
07-31-2004, 07:26 PM
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Re: why do some players show their cards during the play of the hand?
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And most importantly, do they simply not realize that astute players may be able to read the hand via my reaction to it? [/ QUOTE ] It sounds to me like this guy is just being friendly. I don't understand why you find this so annoying. I would find it amusing and profitable. Most players who are good enough to read your tells wouldn't need the extra information much anyway.
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#9
08-01-2004, 12:55 PM
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Re: Because they want your approval
[ QUOTE ]
A lot of poker players play the way they do, (and let you know it by showing cards, talking, etc) because they want your approval as a poker player that you like and respect their play. They aren't so much showing off, just trying to get a pat on the back. I figure players who do this regularly don't realize they're giving off information, or most likely just don't care, because they are playing for fun and a sense of community. Not everybody plays cut-throat poker. [/ QUOTE ] I agree totally. A lot of fish have an ego that needs to be stroked. If he views you as a solid player, he wants your approval.
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