Is Doyles's expose the aces play legal?

[Jersey Nick]

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In a cash game, heads up, I would rule with perfect consistancy that exposing one or both of your hole cards to get a read is legal.

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Agreed.

I also agree on your thoughts about multi-way pots, or heads-up side pots with the third player all-in. No dice.

al

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Al - why would this move be acceptable in a cash game but not a tournament situation?

Nick

[Al_Capone_Junior]

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Al - why would this move be acceptable in a cash game but not a tournament situation?


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Because TDA rules don't allow this tactic to be used at all. So if you're in a tournament with TDA rules, you may incur a penalty.

That doesn't really address the question of WHY, I know. Basically if it's within the guidelines of reasonableness and doesn't give any third party an unfair advantage/disadvantage, I personally don't have a problem with it. But if you do it in a tournament, an inexperience player or dealer may try to say you have a dead hand, and even worse, and inexperienced or unknowledgeable floorman might back them up. So it's best to just NOT do it in a tournament, and it's probably best to just NOT do it at all.

al