Ash,
I'm with you on this one. Let's take a look at what happens in a fixed limit game...let's say on a 100 betting round, Player C bets 100 out of turn. Once the incorrect bet is addressed, the action is directed to the proper bettor...Player A.
According to our rule, Player A's options are: bet $100...(which for some strange reason is defined as action changing). Or check. If Player A checks, then Player C's out of turn must stand...unless Player B raises to 200...this is where the confusion gets more complicated. Even though the action has changed, why should the OOT Player C have an option to remove his 100?
Same scenario: Player A decides to check after Player C's OOT. Player B also checks...now we know that Player C's OOT stands. If Player B folds, Player C's bet also stands...correct?
The way I understand the current rule: when facing no wager the OOT bettor's wager must stand ONLY when the proper bettors decide to check. Mike, I hope you help me out with this one. If I'm correct, then perhaps the rule needs some added language that clarifies the proper bettor, or bettors, must check to the OOT in order for his OOT to be valid.
When facing a bet, any skipped players must call the exact bet they were facing when the OOT occurred or the OOT can be retracted.
I sure hope someone follows me on this because I've asked for these answers in the past and got more confused.
One other thought: If Player's A or B decide to raise the OOT after they check, it should be allowed. How do we proceed? Player C bets 100...Player A says, "it's my turn to bet!" The dealer says "what do you want to do?" Player A says, "Check." Player B say's "Check." The OOT now stands, but what if Player A (or, B) wants to raise? Do they have to call first and then the action goes back to them?
I won't be at the Summit this year but I'll be watching and I hope you bring this post with you!