Playing at the same place you deal.

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During the WSOP this summer I played in a small tournament at Fitzgeralds, downtown.

I was in a hand where a LP player was trying to decide whether to call, raise, or fold. He showed his hand to the guy on his right, and flashed it to others (all I could see was some paint).

I called him on this, asking him not to show his cards to anyone while there was still action to take place. He took umbrage with me, saying that the guy on his right was out of the hand. I explained that others, including myself, saw at least one of his cards.

He eventually folded and made sure I was aware he was unhappy with me for speaking up.

The next day I was in the same tourney and as I took my seat, was unpleasantly surprised to see this same guy was DEALING!

What are the different policies concerning playing at the same place you deal?

Was I out of line for calling him down and shouldn't a dealer know better, and lean over backwards to set a good example for others?