[Nielsio]

The point of poker is to win money (at least, I assume it is for you). The game has rules. If other people break it, then the rules come into play. If it had happened to your cards the ruling would have been the same in favour of the other guy. This is the reason that we try to play by the rules. There is a reason behind the rules, you see? You can't have cards, chips and chairs flying all over the place.

So take the money and next time he'll be more careful with the cards.