unusual procedure

[Hell'nBack]

I was the solo player at a single deck game recently. After playing for a while against a dealer I didn't particularly fancy, I decided to take a half hour break leaving my chips stacked neatly on the table. When I returned, the chips were still there but they had closed down the table. When I asked about it, I was told that is was what they decided without any further explanation. This was a non-Native environ. What would be your thoughts here?

 

[DSchles]

Were there other single-deck games available, or was that the only one? If you were planning to leave for a half hour, I'd have taken the chips with me. You probably gave them plenty of time to review your play while you were gone.

Don

 

[Hell'nBack]

I left the chips behind to keep them from closing it down until my return. I was simply trying to avoid a dealer that apparently had some serious side issues I didn't want to "deal" with. It was the only one decker in the house. A novel experience for me to be sure. Barring a player by locking up the chip tray. Mildly surprised they didn't lock up my chips as well!