There was an A.D. in this tournament, that was sitting at this table.At my larger year end tournament I always assign a secondary TD to handle decisions I am involved in. Doesn't hurt to setup in advance.
There was an A.D. in this tournament, that was sitting at this table.At my larger year end tournament I always assign a secondary TD to handle decisions I am involved in. Doesn't hurt to setup in advance.
Ah, now that I re-read your post I see that.There was an A.D. in this tournament, that was sitting at this table.
IIRC, the Dealer called for a re-do, SB didn't care, the A.D. said play on, UTG+2 was embarrassed, and didn't say much, C/O said re-do.
The UTG+2 shows QJh and calls. He wins the pot.
Bear in mind, the UTG+2 is also the TD, so any controversy involving himself, he could not make any decision on the had.
It happens. It's not megalomania, or acting as a table captain. Some people just get a little excited, that's all. I can't envision any sort of penalty being issued, unless it became a repeated offence.OK... I completely agree with the ruling here. UTG+2 gets the proverbial "catbird seat award" for the bone-headedness of his opponents. Talk about hitting the lottery. "Thanks for the donations gents."
My question however, is this...
Who in Hades has the gonads enough to play "table captain" when you have the TD sitting at your table?
My ruling: Same as all of the above with one addition. Hijack must serve a Megalomaniac Penalty of playing until the next break with piece of duct tape over his mouth.
1. The hand continues, and UTG+2 can act freely, using the knowledge of his opponents' cards to his full advantage. (Cutoff and SB -- sucks to be you. Hijack -- next time, STFU.)