Would you let him off

[Lucypher]

No, I would not let him off. I think you handled it well, too, based on the scenario you described.

[Yads]

Not a chance does he get off. This would open up a really bad angle if this were allowed.

[Taso]

Agree with the way you handled it.

[Xanthro]

Don't let him off, but wait till he puts his chips in before calling, and don't flip over your cards early and you won't be in this position.

[esch]

I'd need a lot more incentive to let him off than what you've given. Seems you handled it well.

FWIW, if I don't see chips in the middle (or see that all-in card they use in some places now), I almost always ask the dealer if the other guy went all-in or called before I say call or I flip the nuts face up.

[Zaphrous]

Thanks for the replies

I didn't think it was a real angle on his part but I just kept quite and let the floor rule.

Zaph

[mingorama]

I can understand your hesitation, with it being charity and all. Nicely handled. But good points made above about not turning your hands over too quickly.