diff --git a/poker/table.go b/poker/table.go
index a9505f7..89311a2 100644
--- a/poker/table.go
+++ b/poker/table.go
@@ -142,7 +142,8 @@ func (t *Table) Stand(username string) (int64, error) {
 		t.mu.Unlock()
 		return 0, errors.New("not seated")
 	}
-	if t.Hand.Phase != PhaseWaiting && !seat.Folded {
+	// Allow standing if folded OR if marked as disconnected (SitOut mid-hand)
+	if t.Hand.Phase != PhaseWaiting && !seat.Folded && !seat.SitOut {
 		t.mu.Unlock()
 		return 0, errors.New("cannot stand mid-hand while active")
 	}