The PTO of the event here.....
After talking with the HJ about this, he may come on here and adress some of this.
I will NOT say whether I think this was the correct penalty or not, IMO, I am backing my HJ for his determination in this matter.
To answer 1 question directly above, when Whicker drew the prize, he added it to his other cards and like a LOT of players, does a mini-shuffle of the cards in his hand.
To answer another one, the HJ did confer with 2 other judges at the event & they came to a consensus on the ruling & penalty. Yes they considered other options, such as a PL or MPL as well.
After talking with the HJ about this, he may come on here and adress some of this.
I will NOT say whether I think this was the correct penalty or not, IMO, I am backing my HJ for his determination in this matter.
To answer 1 question directly above, when Whicker drew the prize, he added it to his other cards and like a LOT of players, does a mini-shuffle of the cards in his hand.
To answer another one, the HJ did confer with 2 other judges at the event & they came to a consensus on the ruling & penalty. Yes they considered other options, such as a PL or MPL as well.