Nick says:
I have a question. Player A bets 100, Player C raises to 200 (OOT), If the action is backed-up to Player B (proper bettor), does the rule mean that if Player B raises to 200, Player C can fold, call, or raise? I believe that this is the only action, from Player B, that will allow all options to the OOT.
Yes, B raising is the only way C is allowed to have all of his options to fold, call or raise.
OOT action that creates substantial action does happen occassionally and we are then compelled to determine whether the skipped players failed to protect the right to bet. As we discuss this rule, it is very clear to me that many TD's are hoping to somehow establish the magic rule that can be used for live games as well as tournaments. The hurdle in live games is that we do not have an effective "punishment/deterrent" to OOT. Any penalty we might mete out could potentially cost us a customer and, in some cases, the very game we are trying to protect with the rule.
Remember that TDA rules are directed to tournament play and that it is wonderful when those rules can be applied to live games but all-encompassing rules are not our main focus.