answers to tough questions, page-26

Hi Squidd - you are absolutely right mate.

Bit like playing cards. I have my hand and I throw money in the pot. No one can see my hand. I play against Westcott and I ask him whether he has better than two pair. He shows me his hand and says, well I have one pair. I say thanks, I was a bit worried for a minute. I take his money.

I am sorry to say that anyone who thinks it is a clever strategy to show your hand before you have played it out makes the mind boggle a bit.