06-13-2008 18:53 UTC-7

No Showdown Required

[user40108]

Winning a pot typically requires some sort of showdown. There are exceptions to the rule however.

Showing (X) (X) {A-?}

{A-?}

{4-?}

{7-?}

{2-?}

against the (X) (X) {3-?}

{3-?}

{5-?}

{7-?}

{J-?}

of his opponent, Shawn Sheikhan bet every street. His opponent quickly called each of his bets.

When they were dealt their river cards, Sheikhan bet again. He got a quick call and as soon as the chips came to rest, Sheikhan turned over his up cards and tossed his hand into the muck. The dealer pushed the pot to his opponent, who mucked his hand as well.