Dealers mouth!

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We had a similar situation in our home game that was heads up that ended differently. There was an Ace-high straight on the board, when one guy who plays well went all-in. The other guy was mulling it over and about 6 people were watching.

I understood what was happening and had to grab those people who have a difficult time keeping there mouth shut, who were considering saying something. The second guy eventually folded and we showed him how he just lost half the pot.

We have a semi-serious game, but we're really there for social reasons. The guy who folded comes back and holds no grudges towards anyone.

I don't think you would have lost a player. Your opponent did learn a lesson on paying a little more attention.