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Originally Posted by Atinat
So I play a weekly bar tournament for $20
I stay at the table to pick up the cards and chips, and tell the organizer that we're done.
He asks if we chopped,
I say no, I won.
Villain walks over to the organizer, tells him that he won, and takes first place money.
An extra 'enter/return' makes that a lot more readable for next time.
Organizer is a bar employee that holds the money, but does not watch or get involved? I don't play these things (although they sound like fun) and assume that a player sets up, collects money and gives it to the O to hold.
I suppose they have no interest in fighting with anyone, but after asking and being told that you won, why does he let the other guy take the winning share?
Re: Villain. A lot depends on if they really think that they won (missed your pair beating their Ace high), or if they just tried to steal the difference in payout.
I think I'd have a brief conversation with some other players and the organizer and let them know your side, as it's possible that they will hear from Villain and his side.
I don't think I've ever played a tourney (friendly or casino) where there weren't people watching to see who won. If you remember who else was there, maybe you can ask them what they saw. Is there any chance that you didn't make a pair?
Finally, I'm not sure if this will stay in this forum. There is a Home Games forum that it probably where this would have gone a couple years ago. HG has been quiet lately, and maybe mods/admin will leave this here. This forum is usually reserved for Casinos and Licensed Cardroom discussion.