Would you look? A cash game dilemma...

[Flyer35]

Honestly, I've been in this situation. It's very hard to purposely look away when you catch a glimpse of your opponent's cards. Even then, you've already seen them, right? So what do you do? I know what I'd do and likely what 99.9% of players would do. You play the hand you're dealt with all the info you have. It is what it is.

Is it cheating? No not at all.

Btw - as I was sitting here playing an online game while Cardschatting, I decided to edit my response. At the very instant I clicked on 'Edit' my computer shifted back to the game and raised with my 72o hand while in the big blind. I almost won the hand .

 

[hjuosh]

Of course, I kept looking at his cards. It was very kind of me to point out the mistake, but he just laughed. So it will become part of his own learning when he remembers the situation and realizes the error.

With that analogy, poker can be considered a business, not just a game. You never go to your competition and point out their mistakes. Instead, you use your opponents’ errors — and all their actions — to your advantage.

 

[KeyPatience]

There is a thin line between keeping on looking at your opponents cards and peeking or sneaking through his/her cards!
Looking is absolutely fair and fine since it can be called studying your opponent including his cards but the later part is a big no no!