Showdown
The point at which remaining players reveal their hole cards after all betting rounds are complete to determine the winner. If multiple players remain after the final betting round on the river, they must show their hands. The player with the best five-card combination wins the pot.
Example
After the river bet is called, both players turn over their cards. Your A♣K♠ beats your opponent's A♦Q♥ — both had ace-high, but your king kicker wins at showdown.
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- WTSD (Went to Showdown)- A HUD statistic showing the percentage of hands a player goes to showdown when seeing the flop. A hi...
- Value Bet- A bet made with a hand you believe is ahead of your opponent's calling range, designed to extract ma...