poker holdem, why do players put a chip on their 2 cards after looking at it?

MailBoxHead

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Originally posted by: fivespeed5
just as safety, but mainly for style.

If any cards mistakenly mucked by a player near you goes near yours without being covered, you are required to muck them.

You guys should have the slightest clue before posting your "opinions"
 

jjyiz28

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Jan 11, 2003
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Originally posted by: MailBoxHead
Originally posted by: fivespeed5
just as safety, but mainly for style.

If any cards mistakenly mucked by a player near you goes near yours without being covered, you are required to muck them.

You guys should have the slightest clue before posting your "opinions"

ok that makes sense. a swift kick in teh balls is nice too
 

fs5

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Originally posted by: MailBoxHead
Originally posted by: fivespeed5
just as safety, but mainly for style.

If any cards mistakenly mucked by a player near you goes near yours without being covered, you are required to muck them.

You guys should have the slightest clue before posting your "opinions"

I figured he was talking about the professionals on tv, I'm sure that wouldn't happen with them so thats why I said style.