Monday, August 20, 2012 9:52 PM
Gentlemen: For some reason I was unable to reply on the most recent post about side pots, so I've posted this:
I agree all hands will be tabled but, I don't believe the process works exactly as Chet has stated. The side pots are awarded first, and in reverse order from the order they were created but, after the winner from side pot #2 is determined, the losing hand is tabled and mucked.
Side pot #1 is now contested and the hands are tabled and the losers are mucked again. The main pot will be decided last, as Chet stated, however at this time the first all-in player tables his hand and the losing hand is mucked and the winner gets the pot.
I see no point in all players cards remaining face up on the table. Maybe I'm not understanding Chet correctly?