What does dead" hand mean in poker?

[ProGambler]

In poker, a "dead hand" refers to a hand that is no longer eligible to win the pot or participate in the ongoing game. There are several situations in which a hand may be declared dead:

Folded hand: When a player chooses to fold their hand by discarding their cards and no longer participating in the current hand, their hand is considered dead. They forfeit any chance of winning the pot.
 
 Mucked hand: If a player accidentally exposes their cards, or intentionally discards them face-down without revealing them to other players, their hand is typically declared dead. The exposed or mucked cards are usually placed face down and out of play.

 Foul hand: A hand can also be declared dead if a player violates the rules or engages in unfair play. This can include actions such as showing multiple hole cards, colluding with other players, or using prohibited devices or techniques. In such cases, the hand is immediately declared dead, and the player may face penalties or disciplinary actions.

 

[CR7]

Additionally, there are specific instances where a hand may be declared dead in certain poker variations or specific circumstances:

 Burned cards: In games where a burn card is used, if a dealer mistakenly burns a card that should have been dealt to a player, that player's hand may be declared dead. This is because the player did not receive their complete set of cards, and it would be unfair to continue with an incomplete hand.

 Misdeals: If a dealer makes an error during the dealing process that causes a misdeal, such as exposing cards to players or dealing the wrong number of cards, the hand may be declared dead. The cards are usually collected, reshuffled, and a new hand is dealt.

 Illegal actions: If a player commits an illegal action during the course of the hand, such as acting out of turn, making irregular bets, or attempting to change the value of their chips, their hand may be declared dead. This ensures fairness and compliance with the established rules of the game.

It is important to note that the specific rules regarding when a hand is declared dead may vary depending on the poker variation being played and the house rules of the particular poker room or casino. Players are advised to familiarize themselves with the rules of the game they are playing to understand when a hand may be considered dead.

 

[Dallax]

Dead hands are often used to describe hands that have been folded before the flop, turn, or river. This is because once the next card is dealt, the folded hands are no longer eligible to win the pot. Dead hands can also be used to describe hands that have been mucked after the flop, turn, or river.

 

[Omelaa]

In poker, the term "dead hand" refers to a hand that is no longer eligible to participate in the current round of play, usually due to a rule violation or some other disqualification. It could also refer to a hand that has been folded by a player during the course of the game.

 

[swift]

Dead hand" in poker refers to a hand that is no longer eligible to win the pot because of a certain rule violation or mistake made by the player. This can happen if a player folds their hand out of turn, exposes his hole cards prematurely, or violates any other rules that could disqualify the hand.

 

[Lazza]

A player may have their hand declared dead if they bet or raise before it is their turn to act, acting out of turn. Usually, the player's raise or bet is returned to them, and they are out of the hand.

 

[Killman2002]

In poker, a "dead hand" refers to a hand that is no longer eligible to win the pot. This typically occurs when a player takes an action that violates the rules of the game or causes their cards to be exposed before the end of the hand.

 

[swift]

In poker, the term "dead hand" refers to a hand that is no longer eligible to participate in the current round of play, usually due to a rule violation or some other disqualification. It could also refer to a hand that has been folded by a player during the course of the game.

I think dead hand is a hand that is no longer eligible for play for various reasons, such as a player violating the rules, a player being disqualified, or the hand being folded during the course of the game. A dead hand is not eligible to win the pot, and any bets made with a dead hand are forfeited.