Fishy villain might have mucked the best hand, and it might be my fault

Fishy villain might have mucked the best hand, and it might be my fault

This is more of a poker ethics spot than a poker strategy spot, but feel free to comment on both. I have never been in a

11 August 2025 at 02:23 AM
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by steamraise

"I give up, you win." twice... is a bit different than "you win"
and was enough to convince villain he was conceding.

Or he saw he was beat and took the opportunity to angle back.

True, it makes a bit different. But I read the "I give up" part as, I can't keep betting here, because I think you're gonna call. "I give up" is also another standard poker phrase that has nothing to do with conceding the pot.

I guess I would also assume that someone intentionally angling is not going to come here posting about it.


by cardsharkk04

True, it makes a bit different. But I read the "I give up" part as, I can't keep betting here, because I think you're gonna call. "I give up" is also another standard poker phrase that has nothing to do with conceding the pot.

I guess I would also assume that someone intentionally angling is not going to come here posting about it.

I have not seen people here saying OP intentionally angled;some were close but backed away. Consistent message has been, yes, you did angle him even if that wasn't your intention.


by BullyEyelash

Your sarcasm meter may need a new fan belt.

You are right, I did not detect the sarcasm. My apologies!


Fourteen votes… *dodges tumbleweed*

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