[KenProspero]

I had a similar situation once -- dealer took my bet then my cards.

I nicely called for the floor, who gave me a look as if asking me for what I wanted.

I said: "I think he either has to give me my cards back or give me my bet back, but he can't take both."

Floor told the dealer to give me the bet, correctly warned me to protect my hand, and the rest of he hand played with me folding.

At the time, and now, I thought this was the only think they could do.