[Jimmy The Fish]

I've pointed out incorrect dealer decisions when the players turned their cards face up, but I think the player has to show his cards in order to get the deus ex pokina.

If I'm in Seat 8, I'm going to confirm with the dealer that Seat 3 does indeed have the queen-high flush. That's my responsibility as the holder of my hand -- if I muck a winner because I read someone's hole cards wrong, that's my fault. Period. If he gives it back, that's not "right", it's just magnanimity on his part.

If I'm in Seat 3, my action probably depends on my status. I'f I'm playing at a soft table, and I'm ahead, and the mood at the table is favorable, I'd probably write off the hand. I'll get it back, and the goodwill gesture is more likely to loosen players than to tighten them up. On the other hand, if I'm in the middle of a downswing, or Seat 8 has been acting like a jerk, then I might keep it.