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Slow roll

Deliberately delaying showing a winning hand at showdown; considered poor etiquette.

In depth

A slow roll in poker refers to the act of intentionally delaying the reveal of a winning hand at showdown. This behavior, which may involve pretending hesitation or waiting for opponents to show their cards first, is not a strategic play but rather a breach of etiquette that can frustrate opponents and disrupt the game’s flow.

Chinese: 慢摊牌 (Slow roll)