Re: 2-4 decision
Most places where I've seen printed rulebooks, usually have a rule like the floorman may make a decision contrary to the letter of the rules if it's in the best interest of the game. I think that would hold here. So:
1. Should the first guy be penalized for his actions, even tho he obviously wasn't clear about the fact he'd been called?
-He's an inexperienced player. He should be given the benefit of the doubt.
2. Is this a case of "your hand is dead, too bad" ??
-No. If the hand is retrievable, they should be retrieved and, before they're exposed, first guy should be asked "What did you have?" If he says Jack-Ten or whatever and the two cards are Jack-Ten, they should be allowed to play.
3. Should the fact that player one is an obviously inexperienced tourist be taken into consideration?
-Yes. See 1.
4. Who gets the pot?
-Whoever has the best hand. If player 1 is telling the trutn, it would be him. See 2.
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