Quote Originally Posted by HopsnBarley28 View Post
So last night I was playing in a live tourney. We were at the final table (final 8) and I'm about mid-stack and in the big blind. I look down at KQ, both spades. Everyone folds except the small blind who makes a standard 3x raise, and in this position I just call. Flop is Ah - Jh - 6h. The small blind bets about 2/3 the pot.

I look at the dealer and say "you had to deal all red?" and toss my cards face-up.

We all stare in disbelief. I tossed Kh-Qh. In my mind, for some reason, I was certain they were spades. So not only did I make a most stupid move, but I displayed it to all present.

Basic rule - NEVER MUCK without making a final check of your cards!!

Worst thing was, small blind showed his cards - he had 3h-5h, so I probably could have gotten him all-in.

Ah well... ended up finishing 4th, so it wasn't tragic, but damn I thought about that hand all night.
Wow that is pretty fucking retarded. But it just goes to show you, the mind sees what it wants not what the eyes tell it to.