(a) If 2 or more players remain in the pot after all of the cards have been dealt and the betting is over for that hand, the remaining players show their cards to determine which player has the best hand and wins the pot.
(b) The following provisions govern showdown:
(1) A hand with too many or too few cards for that game is dead.
(2) A hand is ranked according to the actual cards it contains. The cards speak for themselves when exposed and laid face up on the table.
(3) A hand that is prematurely discarded by a player and touches the discarded cards is dead.
(4) A verbal concession of a losing hand is not binding.
(5) Players who leave the table concede the pot and have a dead hand.
(6) A hand discarded by the dealer without objection is dead.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 28 - Sports and Amusements
Chapter 15. DELAWARE BOARD OF CHARITABLE GAMING
Subchapter VIII. Texas Hold’em
§ 1537. Definitions for Texas Hold'em Poker.
§ 1538. Who may conduct Texas Hold'em Poker tournaments; control and supervision.
§ 1539. Texas Hold'em Poker tournament rules.
§ 1540. Ranking of cards in hand.
§ 1542. Sponsoring organization to provide dealer.
§ 1548. Required statements when betting.
§ 1551. Review of hands at showdown.
§ 1554. Use of defective deck.
§ 1558. Maximum number of players.
§ 1559. Tournament chips required.
§ 1560. Sit and go games; entry fee.
§ 1561. House rules for Texas Hold'em Poker tournament play.
§ 1562. Limitations of Texas Hold'em Poker tournaments.
§ 1565. Texas Hold'em Poker tournament director.