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Originally Posted by BMoreE
But the action was complete, all cards are out: original bettor either turns 'em up or throws into the muck. I guess in tournament he doesn't have the muck option(?), but in this case... I'm with OP, let's get on to the next hand!
As a dealer nothing steams me more that that stoopid staring match that occurs after an all in and call. First off it's time wasted when my job and pay and tips are related to getting out the most hands, keeping a flow to the action and keeping the players into the game. 2 players staring down and 8 other wanting to play is not good for the game(or me).
However someone saying flip 'em up, does not allow the bettor to muck, which in cash is allowed.
Foxwoods I believe changed the rule recently so if the bettor mucks, caller no longer has to show hand, which i couldn't believe but have been since informed that is the way it is in most casinos. Hey live and learn.
As a dealer, when this stare down starts i just say to the bettor, "you've been called, it's up to you to act" At least he now knows it's on him. Show or fold! I don't say that, I just want him to know it's up to him.
Oddly enough last week at a table near where I was playing a player in a 5-10 game refused to show, and got to the point where shift super and security had to be called. How dumb is that?