I've played in a lot of games, with many different groups over the years. For a long time, we just made stuff up, and quite frankly a lot of it was wrong (going back to the 80s).
At some point, maybe 2002-ish, when another group of guys was learning, I printed out RROP, as well as a few other etiquette sheets for reference. I found things on the internet and while I 'knew' the rules, I wanted a printed copy for optics. That is, I didn't want people to think I was making things up, or playing favorites.
Due to some recent errors, and the lack of a standard set of rules to cover some very non-standard games, I'm thinking of adding to RROP and bringing it to my current game. Most players have been playing for years, some in a casino, others tourney and home game guys. Always social first, and never significant money at stake.
The toughest part of the home game 'floor', is recognizing when to make a ruling that is fair to the game, even when it goes against a published rule. Rule 1 is often quoted
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1: Floor Decisions The best interest of the game and fairness are top priorities in decision-making. Unusual circumstances occasionally dictate that decisions in the interest of fairness take priority over technical rules. Floor decisions are final.
Critical, IMHO, is stopping the action when there is a mistake, and getting clarification. Take into account whatever is appropriate. For me, it includes intent, typical action, if the player has made the same mistake, or the same mistake has been made recently. Explain the rule, and why you are making the ruling that you are. If you are familiar with the commonly accepted reasons for the rule, that may be added into a discussion after the game has moved on.
1. I'm making sure everyone sees the cards. If it's 100% clear which one was the next burn, make it the next burn. If not, shuffle those 4, reflop 3 and use the 4th as the next burn.
2. I'm in the minority here, I want 4 to take the action back, the bet back and act in turn with all options. RROP and many rooms will require 4 to keep it out there if there is no raise before them. If there is a raise, then they can take it back and have all options open.
3. I'm dealing Bubba in right away, assuming he's not taking a SB or the BTN. TBH, if Bubba sits in the SB spot, I may allow him just to post a BB and play that hand with only a BB. Our current game is dealer ante, so we'd let Bubba sit and take his button.