Life or Death

[OmahaGal]

This is why I do think that ethical consideration is in order here and just like contracts parties involved must complete their end of the deal (waging at the tables could be considered a quasi contract - action begets action and concludes when all parties have acted).

When the potential action is interrupted due to death, then all bets should be off. I don't agree with the ruling and think they neglect to consider the more ethical question of what it takes to complete the deal.

Perhaps a better rule would be to allow the dead guy's hand stand as though he were all in [no matter what action followed upon his death] and let the chips fall where they may.