The rec who shows his hand every time he wins a pot - even when he didn't have to - is giving you a free scouting report. Use every showdown he volunteers.

Why they do it

Recreational players who show their hands love the validation. They want you to know they had it, they made a good call, or they pulled off a bluff. Every unnecessary showdown is information you didn't have to earn. Track it.

The adjustment

Pay attention every time this player shows. Build a map of what hands they play, how they bet them, and what board textures they show up strong on. By the middle of the session you know their whole game.

What it's worth

Free information about a player's tendencies is worth more than any poker book. One correct read built from free showdown data pays off in a single pot.