poker felt table

Why do poker players slap or tap the table felt after winning or losing a hand.?

I watch the World Series of Poker on ESPN all the time and I have always wondered why people do this.

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it is the poker form of tipping your hat to the winner. a poker player enjoys the respect they receive from the game and most hate to lose. the tap of the table is a way for them to acknowledge that the other player has beaten them on that hand. a professional is likely to do this when they are outplayed and they wish to say, 'nicely played.'