BillM16:
It's true the rules pertaining to verbal bets have been around forever. My problem is when there is a gross misunderstanding. Player A bets 200...Player B Makes it 2000...Player C says "raise" and pushes in 400 (thinking the bet is 200). Now I know, because he said raise first, the rules would commit him to a minimum of 4000? Same situation only Player C says nothing but pushes 400 into the pot, (still thinking he is raising). Chips put in the pot should remain in the pot, correct? This, however, will not cost him 4000...
When does the floor consider the intent of the player?
I know it's tough to be sure of a players intent, but there are times when it is an obvious misunderstanding. To me, it's as if we are discouraging any verbal bets. Knowing the rules is important but in too many situations the chips go to undeserving players.