Before the pot can be awarded, all losing hands are killed by the dealer. Prior to winning any part of the pot, all remaining players show their cards face-up. Any participant in the game who sees an indiscretion - such as the wrong amount of chips added to the pot - must report the error.
So you want to be the next WSOP bracelet winner. It's great to have lofty goals. Before you find yourself showing off that new piece of jewelry there are a few all important skills that you should work on building so you can reach your full poker playing potential.