Would this be cheating? What would you do

#1 22nd September 2010, 4:22 AM

I was playing a free poker game at a bar a few nights ago. First place gets a gift certificate to the bar. Believe it or not some people take this super seriously! So my question is this....

I raise UTG with JJ this fish is in the BB tanks for a minute. While tanking he is not protecting his cards very well and since I am sitting right next to him I see his cards. He has 910 off... Keep in mind I was not trying to see them at all. He was like holding them up. So here is my question, what do you do in this situation?

#2 22nd September 2010, 4:31 AM

its his responsibility to keep his cards to himself,if u see them then your in luck and take advantage, lol!!

#3 22nd September 2010, 4:31 AM

definitely not cheating. its his job to protect his cards and waving them in front of your face is not a good way of going about doing that. however im not exactly sure if your supposed to inform the table that you saw his cards cause i think if you see something the entire table is supposed to be entitled to getting the same info as you.

#4 22nd September 2010, 4:35 AM

everyone else folded it was just me and him in the hand.

#5 22nd September 2010, 4:45 AM

I hope the guy or girl next to me dosn't hide cards very well.I'll break there ass in a heart beat.I've done this alot even as high has 2\5 live.If you don't want me to see them don't raise them sky high.Or just high enogh were i can see em

#6 22nd September 2010, 12:14 PM

act weak, maybe he will call

#7 22nd September 2010, 4:47 PM

I'd try to milk them for every chip they have in that hand.

#8 22nd September 2010, 4:50 PM

Kick his but as hard as you can !!!

#9 22nd September 2010, 5:00 PM

no cheating here, his fault

#10 22nd September 2010, 5:04 PM

After the hand I will usually mention it to the player once. During the hand I would use it to my full advantage.

#11 22nd September 2010, 5:16 PM

If the player fails to cover his cards correctly then surely you can not be called to question for cheating as this is obv his mistake

and on the felt is war so use whatever you have to beat him in the hand

I just see this as you had a much better "read" on him than you usually would

inti

#12 22nd September 2010, 5:34 PM

i was at home game ,the guy across from me didn't deal the best,,,(or did he) i finally said something , as i could see the hole cards when it was his turn to deal..
NO SPIN on the cards at all ..up in the air.. so,, watch out in home games..just say'in

#13 22nd September 2010, 6:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womackcali02

I was playing a free poker game at a bar a few nights ago. First place gets a gift certificate to the bar. Believe it or not some people take this super seriously! So my question is this....

I raise UTG with JJ this fish is in the BB tanks for a minute. While tanking he is not protecting his cards very well and since I am sitting right next to him I see his cards. He has 910 off... Keep in mind I was not trying to see them at all. He was like holding them up. So here is my question, what do you do in this situation?

I experience this all the time. It depends on the person. If it's someone who you don't particulary care for or plays reckless, I wouldn't say anything and enjoy the advance information. If it's someone who is learning how to play and is inexperienced, I would say something like "make sure you cover your hand so no one can see it."

#14 22nd September 2010, 9:51 PM

I did take full advantage of the hand. The flop came 10 3 3 and I bet real big because I knew he was a fish. Needless to say I won the hand and took alot of his chips ! I feel the same way as almost all of you. It is his fault and it is part of the game not cheating.

#15 22nd September 2010, 10:45 PM

Charity and poker don't rime. You've done well

#16 22nd September 2010, 10:46 PM

This was not cheating. It is up to the other player to protect his cards.

#17 23rd September 2010, 4:03 AM

Definitely not cheating. His mistake totally.

#18 23rd September 2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVHillbilly

After the hand I will usually mention it to the player once. During the hand I would use it to my full advantage.

This is what I 1st thought when I read it just tell him after the game he isnt protecting his hand properlly then if he keeps on doing it its his own fault.

#19 23rd September 2010, 2:15 PM

Er, honestly, smash him. I love it when idiots pick up their cards to eye height, then push them away as they squint to focus showing both player on the left and right.

Some drunkard was going all in every 5 hands at Christchurch casino and did this with A2, Im on the BB with AJ. Smashed.

Its pretty annoying when the player doing it is opposite you.

#20 23rd September 2010, 3:37 PM

hey his fault ur scott free...lol

#21 23rd September 2010, 3:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t1riel

I experience this all the time. It depends on the person. If it's someone who you don't particulary care for or plays reckless, I wouldn't say anything and enjoy the advance information. If it's someone who is learning how to play and is inexperienced, I would say something like "make sure you cover your hand so no one can see it."

^^^^ I agree with this all the way. Unless the beginner is annoying as well then enjoy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoturntablez

Er, honestly, smash him. I love it when idiots pick up their cards to eye height, then push them away as they squint to focus showing both player on the left and right.

Some drunkard was going all in every 5 hands at Christchurch casino and did this with A2, Im on the BB with AJ. Smashed.

Its pretty annoying when the player doing it is opposite you.

LMAO

#22 23rd September 2010, 4:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNJs_dad

Definitely not cheating. His mistake totally.

Agree 100% and nice avatar.

#23 23rd September 2010, 5:05 PM

His fault take advantage for as much as possible

#24 23rd September 2010, 5:47 PM

take advantage. no cheating.

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