[LasVegasMichael]

"collusion" and "extra information" are mutually exclusive, and VERY different.

I see NO problem with going the whole way in this situation.

Normally, I side with the "gentleman" side of poker, but in this case, I think you are in your full right to go the whole way without feeling bad about it.

The fact that he was willing to go the whole nine yards without the flush alone justifies your push with the flush, since you could have very esily had a read on him, regardless of the seeing of the actual hand.

Every single card room has a rule pertaining to players protecting their own hands. This directly applies here.

It is further compounded by the fact that the player in question HAS BEEN ADVISED that he is doing it. Once a friendly notice has been given, all pleasantries aside, and go for the juglar. He was given ample opportunity to correct his ways, and now is paying the price for not heeding the multiple warnings given.

You made a mistake by not finishing off the betting. Also, the dealer made a mistake by rewarning the player. It is not his business to do so multiple times. Once is more then enough. Players are responsible for protecting their own hands. Period.

Once he was warned, it was fair game, plain and simple.