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tatalarata
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Martin Carreira
Visionary
Silver Level
JoeKampman
Rock Star
Silver Level
I always muck my hand. I would just rather they have no idea what I am playing. I understand that showing someone they have been bluffed can tilt them, but I think they can get equally tilted if you never show them anything. Make them pay to see.
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Naruba
Rising Star
Bronze Level
As a general rule I don't show my cards, I only do it in special situations. For example, when I am in the bubble very close to getting paid and if I am short of chips, I decide to throw a high pair or a monster hand I show it. I only do it to show that I left with a high hand ... I never show my cards when my hand is bad, in no situation.
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tigervball
Rock Star
Silver Level
I agree! What is the purpose really unless you are trying to get under someone’s skin and make them make bad decisions.
IM_FM
Enthusiast
Silver Level
There are a few critical moments where I show my cards. I sometimes show strong hands when I am playing tight aggressive and I sometimes show bluffs to loose players to get under their skin and cause them to continue making mistakes.
stylebender72
Rock Star
Silver Level
I dont understand why would anyone show his cards. Its so dumb giving so many information about how one is playing his ranges I think only very weak beginners do that think they are playing a mind game called this time I have it this time I dont so now I bluffed you now next time maybe I wont maybe I will but we both now that I bluffed now so now I know that you know that.. stupid daniel negreanu's shit vomiting what he thinks thinking that its right and thats the way to play this game and in reality ITS NOT poor guy thinking he s good at NLHM he stopped playing because he realised he's so weak. beginners...dont show your cards... or show them do whatever you want I dont care you can even die I wouldnt care less.
IM_FM
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Maybe I am a beginner but I think there is some strategy to showing your cards. One of the many facets of poker includes mind games. Showing your cards can mislead your opponent to make certain decisions that they normally would not make if they did not have the information you showed them. This does not mean that it is a strategy that allows you to win every time but I think it can play to your benefit if played well.
zlajazlaja2
Rock Star
Silver Level
I don't think it's good to show, but I like to show when it comes to bluffs, and a big pot in the game, and I win ... purely others think I bluff often, so when I'm very strong, I take them everything what they have, money or chips in torunament
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wermutt
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Show it or not? depends on the type and strategy of the game. If you know that your opponent goes into a tilt when looking at your cards, why not show them? However, of course, with regular players, no one will give extra information about themselves.
