At the Colorado Springs sectional this weekend, I was called to the table with an interesting situation. The auction had gone: P - P -
at this point, the 3rd hand started to put his hand into the board, clearly feeling that he was passing the hand out. When he was corrected, he wanted to change his call.
How would you rule, and why? I understand that you may not have a lawbook in your hand, I want your intuitive answer, specifically, would you let this player change his call.
Big hint: this is a matter of which law to apply, as there is no law which covers this situation. I'll provide the correct application of the law for you, if you leave it blank.
Under Law 25B2, Intentional Change of Call, I wouldn't permit him to change his call. He wasn't paying enough attntion, and so he shouldn't be rewarded. If the fourth seat player bids, with three passes to him, I would also watch the offender's partner, making sure he doesn't bid on unauthorized information.
That's a great answer, Burke. The problem lies in the following: it has been declared by the board of directors, that a call is not made until a card is physically taken out of the box and place on the table. However, the intention of the player in 3rd seat is extremely clear, and I agree with insisting that pass had actually been made, and the application of law 25 is correct.
