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Both payers made a mistake - folding - but one was glaring because his cards actually reached the muck. Its a shame only one player gets his cards pulled back after dropping them, but I suppose its a lesson to the loser about protecting his hand.

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The player in seat 1 can give his cards a slight toss to the right and one can easily touch the muck. Player 3 or 4 can give a good 3-4 foot toss and miss the muck completely.

It seems like the "magic muck" rule is disadvantageous for players sitting beside the dealer who have a much higher chance of accidentally reaching the muck since it's so close. I've seen some dealers put the muck right in front of player 1.

Personally, if there is a dark hole at the poker table, I want to sit as far away from it as possible, lest my hand get accidentally sucked up. Yeah, I know, protect yourself at all times. However it's easier to protect yourself if the guy with the sword is across the room rather than right behind you.

I think this whole "magic muck" hogwash was created by floors who don't want to make the tough calls.