<P> If there is a side pot, players involved in the side pot should show their hands before anyone who is all - in for only the main pot . To speed up the game, a player holding a probable winner is encouraged to show the hand without delay . Any player who has been dealt in may request to see any hand that is eligible to participate in the showdown, even if the hand has been mucked . This option is generally only used when a player suspects collusion or some other sort of cheating by other players . When the privilege is abused by a player (i.e. the player does not suspect cheating, but asks to see the cards just to get insight on another player's style or betting patterns), he may be warned by the dealer, or even removed from the table . </P> <P> There has been a recent trend in public cardroom rules to limit the ability of players to request to see mucked losing hands at the showdown . Specifically, some cardrooms only grant the right to view a mucked losing hand if the requesting player articulates a concern about possible collusion . Under such rules, players do not have an inherent right to view mucked hands . </P>

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