[dizzle98]

I agree that this isn't "cheating". That was more in reference to the comment that dealers deal the cards and say nothing pretty much no matter what (my interpretation of what you were saying).

I would also argue that picking up your chips is not the same as taking your chips and stuffing them into your pocket. In all likelihood the player has no other chips in there but who knows. Even so I'd still like to see the dealer at least say something, particularly at a 1/2 game. Even if it's just a reminder so that other players at the table aren't thinking that stuffing chips into your pocket during a hand is an acceptable practice.

Ok so i'll retract my "negligent" and replace it with "i wouldn't let a dealer like this deal in my non-existent card club"