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Here is a few interesting points on the Etiquette of live poker from the guys at PokerListings.
Poker Tournament Etiquette
Poker and poker tournaments has a system of etiquette all its own. It’s been like this for years, although it’s seems to be the latest poker news for some players. Like in other areas, such as politics, some facets of poker etiquette seem like common sense, others may be less obvious. For those foraying into the world of live poker, it helps to know what the standards are. Online poker of course has its own etiquette and morals but that’s another story.
Showing Cards
If a player turns over a winning hand at showdown, he is entitled to see his opponent’s hand. However, if the opponent elects to muck, it is considered good etiquette not to insist to see his hand. An exception would be if the player who mucked first showed his hand to another player at the table. “Show one, show all” is the rule, and if one player has seen someone else’s cards, everyone else is entitled to as well.
Chopping
In some casinos, if everyone has folded to the small blind, it is customary to “chop,” with both players taking back their blinds. This is to avoid a situation where both players are paying a rake to the house without a positive expectation that either one will win the hand. Etiquette does not demand that a player chop. However, if a player does chop in one round, he should always chop, rather than taking a peek to see if he has a huge hand before deciding whether he wants to continue to play.
Foul Language
Unless you are in a tournament, cursing will usually only be met with a warning at the poker table, if that. However, if someone at the table is uncomfortable with abusive language, you should refrain from using it. You should never direct foul language to anyone else at the table, especially the dealer. Cursing at the dealer even in a cash game may result in a sanction from the casino.
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