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I'm not sure about your play. It depends on exactly how you "readied your cards for a fold." But I definitely would not have allowed him to pull back part of his bet.

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I just removed my chip and held my cards as if I were planning to muck. I made no motion to muck. I await RR's definitive statement, which I hope to vindicate my actions.

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It's heads up, the dealer should mind his own business. That is the poker answer; if there is any sort of regulation they might have an issue with it.

edit to add: Given enough time I might be able to list all the floormen that would allow this play.