diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/turn/server/TurnGameManagerDelegate.java b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/turn/server/TurnGameManagerDelegate.java
index f8d2e7c08..8e7d49931 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/turn/server/TurnGameManagerDelegate.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/turn/server/TurnGameManagerDelegate.java
@@ -145,6 +145,10 @@ public class TurnGameManagerDelegate extends GameManagerDelegate
         // and start the next turn if desired
         if (_turnIdx != -1) {
             startTurn();
+
+        } else {
+            // otherwise, clear out the turn holder
+            _turnGame.setTurnHolder(null);
         }
     }