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Originally Posted by SBlum2711
Does everyone in here think this was my first mtt ever and that im some incompetent idiot that doesn't know the difference between playing around and someone blowing at my card. I just don't get it. The kid clearly blew at my card multiple times in order to expose it so he could see if he made a good fold or not. You just shouldn't be allowed to expose another person's cards intentionally and if you asked the dealer or the other players at the table then they will tell you it was an intentional act. I'm about to end this thread because I can't take this ignorance.
Well, you don't seem to be able to end this thread any more than you were able to stop villain from exposing your card.
And why is the title of this thread "Should I be pissed about this Borgata ruling?" You are pissed about the ruling. You're also pissed at anyone in this thread who tries to offer help. Why are you asking if you should be pissed? Are you trying to find out if you are emotionally insane?
So the answer to your question IMO is no. It does no good to be pissed about the Borgota ruling. I think it makes no sense to actively harbor resentments over things you have no control over. Its like watching baseball players get repeatedly upset at ball/strike rulings even though they are consistent.
Villain in your story could have gotten a one round penalty. Or even a one hand penalty. And it would have been deserved. But more important is what you have learned from all of this that will help you in future tournaments.
I have had players turn over my hand in both tourneys and cash games. They got warned. In the moment it is infuriating - I feel violated. And nothing commensurate with "the crime" is being done about it. But I have learned to not focus on that because it will distract me from the task at hand. And TBH I don't remember who did it anymore. Which tells me that I have successfully let it go.
Also, you might consider looking at your part in it. You act like a victim but you started it by taunting the other player. I always believe that if I dish it out, then I have to take it. It seems unfair that your other card got exposed but now you know the penalty for someone doing it. Is it worth trying to tilt somebody when you face a higher risk of having your hand exposed? Thats the question I would answer before doing it again...