Re: All in in the Big Blind
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In your case, it is common for that BB to go all-in with any two cards since he only has a half bet remaining behind so I see nothing wrong with his blind all-in bet. Sure technically it is against the rules but I don't think he is angle shooting or doing anything that would affect the integrity of the game.
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Can he expose his cards when he does it, also?
The point being, if an action adversely affects an outcome in favor of a player, and everyone in the tourney has a stake in the "proper" outcome occurring.... then don't allow a verbal out of turn all-in.
My ruling would be: warning first time, all-in is binding when action comes to the BB, action starts with UTG first.
Repeated problems- all-in is binding, offender finishes the hands and then serves a penalty for a round +2 (meaning, you miss a whole round and can't play until you're in the cutoff). That costs him 2 BB with no chance to play the cards, making up for the money he gained by angleshooting.
Soften as you choose.
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