[Brettski]

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I related this story to an aquaintance, who tells me that he often mucks the hands of people who hold up the game. He sees no problem with it, and figures the players deserve it for not protecting their cards. I feel it's something he should ask the dealer to address.


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Aside from enforcing the rules and managing games, poker rooms are responsible for providing good customer service. That includes making customers feel welcome, comfortable, free from intimidation and respected. No-one "deserves" disrespect in this environment, and another player treating someone with such blatant disrespect (and compromising the integrity of the game) deserves reprimand.

BTW, I think the way you handled the situation was perfect.