Mucking a Hand

I’ve started playing poker just recently. So I guess it’s understandable if I don’t yet fully understand some of the stuff concerning the game.

Well, right now, I’m wondering if not showing your cards when you know you lost is actually an act of mucking a hand.

Any idea?

Thanks!

Bill

Bill,

Anytime you fold your hand and do not show the hand, this is considered mucking. It doesn’t matter whether you fold because you know that you are beat, or if you are folding preflop.