Editor's note: Poker author, coach and player Tommy Angelo shares an abbreviated version of a column he wrote some time ago — before the "poker boom," in fact — that touches on an issue from live poker most would agree is still relevant today.
We have an old rule that is routinely abused and does not work. It's time to put this dinosaur to rest.
Players may demand to see called hands at the showdown. I'll call this the "I want to see that hand" rule (IWTSTH). This rule was invented with a worthy purpose — to enable players to protect themselves against collusion.