The difference is information
A blind player continues before seeing the cards. A seen player has viewed the 3 cards. Seeing cards changes what the player knows and can also change the permitted contribution. It does not improve the cards already dealt.
Read the displayed cost
| Illustrative table setting | Blind player | Seen player |
|---|---|---|
| Current blind unit = 2 virtual chips | A permitted continue may cost 2 | A permitted continue may cost 4 |
| Your practice balance = 20 | 2 uses 10% of that balance | 4 uses 20% of that balance |
| Table changes its unit | Read the new amount | Read the new amount |
These numbers illustrate a table where seen play uses twice the blind unit. Treat the actual rules panel as the authority for minimums, raises and caps.
A sensible practice exercise
- Deal 3 cards and leave them face down for one practice decision.
- Write down the visible pot and required chip amount.
- View the cards. Identify the category and note whether the displayed contribution changed.
- Stop after 5 rounds and review the rules you misunderstood. Use chips with zero cash value.
Show and sideshow
A show resolves an eligible final comparison. A sideshow is a comparison request that some tables permit between eligible seen players. Acceptance, refusal, costs and the player who folds after a tie depend on the table. Read those details before requesting either action.
Next lesson
Follow a complete practice round or build a short practice routine.
Sources and scope
References checked on 26 October 2026. A general rules reference describes its own game or convention; it does not establish the settings of an untested APK.
Guide evidence record
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cards per classic hand | 3 |
| Standard deck | 52 cards |
| Classic hand categories | 6 |
Editorial review: . Guide parameters and source measurements are separate from APK release specifications.