I have never played live poker for money, so I have no idea of how rules are
enforced.
Are the dealers the last word in this kind of tournament? Or are there
higher officials who make the decisions in case there is a rule enforcement
question?
Based upon what they showed on TV, I would guess the latter. And if that is
the case, given that the dealers are not actually manipulating the deck, what
is the harm in them "rooting" for a particular player? Don't you think BJ
dealers "root" for a player who tips generously when he is winning? Of course
they do, and it doesn't mean they are doing anything wrong.
Brian
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In a message dated 9/12/2006 9:29:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,
cognoscienti@gmail.com writes:
<<Oh come on, if someone promised you $2,000, wouldn't you root for him?>>
Of course. That's the problem.
<<So, are you saying we would cheat to help a player win to get a good tip
from him?>>
I doubt many would stack the deck for $2000, but there are other ways of
influencing the outcome. For instance, I have NEVER seen a dealer enforce
the "F Bomb" penalty against a known player unless demanded by other players
at the table. There are many situations where a dealer's judgment is
required, and partisan feelings cloud that judgment even if the intent is to
be impartial.
<<You don't know me, so I am a little offended if you are questioning my
integrity.>>
OK, I'm a little apologetic. But you did say you were rooting for Gold. Tell
me, which team were the officials rooting for in last week's Steelers game?
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