[psandman]

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The 'anti-ratholing' rule is to allow players on Table A a shot at winning the money back, as long as Player X is there and trying to take more money off of them.

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This is not the only reason for the rule. In fact though I believe most people think this is the reason for the rule, the more important reasoother than perception wise) is that the part of the table stakes rule that allows a player without enough money to call a bet to be all-in for what they have and not have to call additional bets is a significant advantage to an all-in player, therefore a player should be permitted to remove money in play in order to get closer to all-in status to enjoy the benefits of being all-in.