Pots / Showdown 12: Declarations.Cards Speak at Showdown

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What is the consequence of deliberately miscalling a hand at showdown?

The player is penalized (correct)
The dealer is penalized
The hand is folded
The player wins the pot

What does proper tabling of cards involve?

Turning all cards face up on the table (correct)
Hiding some cards from view
Exchanging cards with other players
Keeping cards in hand

In what situation can a player muck their hand thinking they've won?

Before tabling any card
When the dealer reads the hand aloud
When the pot has been awarded
After fully tabling all cards (correct)

What happens if a hand is not clearly read at showdown?

The player with the unclear hand has no claim to the pot (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the TD's role in determining if a hand was sufficiently tabled?

To decide if the hand was clearly tabled (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can players do with non-tabled cards that were discarded face down at showdown?

They can retrieve and table them if needed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who should speak up if they think a mistake is made in reading hands at showdown?

Any player, whether in the hand or not (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should dealers do if a properly tabled hand is obviously the winner?

Cannot kill a properly tabled winning hand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must players do while waiting for their cards to be read at showdown?

Protect their hands (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation do players do so at their own risk by not fully tabling all cards before mucking, thinking they've won?

When their hand is not 100% retrievable and identifiable (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules, what should the dealer do if a player bets and then discards their hand, thinking they have won the hand?

The dealer should hold the player's cards and call the floor, as this is a Rule 58 exception. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a non-all-in showdown, who must table their hand first if there was no final betting round?

The player to the left of the button in flop games, the player with the highest hand showing in stud, or the player with the lowest hand in razz. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must a player do in order to play the board at showdown?

The player must table all of their hole cards to get part of the pot. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules, how are odd chips awarded in a board game with two or more high or low hands?

The odd chip goes to the first player to the left of the button. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding the tabling of hands in an all-in situation?

All hands must be tabled without delay once a player is all-in and all betting action is complete. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules, what happens if cards are mucked and not retrievable or identifiable with 100% certainty?

The player is out and not entitled to a refund of called bets. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a non-all-in showdown, what is the rule if all but one player mucks their cards face down without tabling?

The last player with live cards wins the pot and is not required to table their hand. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules, who has the right to have the last aggressor's hand tabled on request in a showdown?

Any caller, provided they tabled or retained their own cards. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding the tabling of hands in a side pot?

All hands in both the main and side pot(s) must be tabled and are live. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding the right to dispute a hand or pot?

The right to dispute a hand or pot ends when the next hand begins. (B) Signup and view all the answers