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WSOP-C Prelim Event's Chip Leader Disqualified for Bad Behavior
It's not unusual for a player to be eliminated at a final table, nor, unfortunately, is it unusual for a player to display unsportsmanlike behavior. It is, however, unusual for a player to be ousted from the final table for bad conduct...
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davega Moderator 
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This is exactly what TD's need to do to regain control of tournaments. It's sad that the "adults" playing seem to have watched too much "TV poker" and can't seem to control themselves. If this happens a couple of times, maybe it will get their attention.
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londonpokergirl Beginner 
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Completely agree, never seen this happen though. I used to be a very fair but tough TD but never had to do anything as drastic. 15 minute penalty was more than adequate and seemed to calm people |
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davega Moderator
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I think this is a first but this kind of penalty carries a lot more wait than a sit out. I personally got a sit out penalty on purpose once. Planned on stepping out for a smoke so I dropped the F-bomb for good measure....not abusively but as a joke. Table got a laugh and I got my nicotine.
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Gedas Administrator 
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as in the article seems like they just rid of them, I guess they can
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This is exactly what TD's need to do to regain control of tournaments. It's sad that the "adults" playing seem to have watched too much "TV poker" and can't seem to control themselves. If this happens a couple of times, maybe it will get their attention.Posts:
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