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Originally Posted by holmfries
So I put out five bets when it comes around to me and the dealer starts pulling in the massive amount of bets that I notice to be 4 in front of everyone. As she is readying the flop I say “hold up, wasn’t it 5 bets preflop”. She says “no it was four” and puts out the flop. I say “I put out five” and she says “no it was four, I counted”. I say “ok we can play out the hand, but I want the floor called when it’s done to check the tape and confirm”. She doesn’t say anything.
[Then the dealer does appalling stuff.]
So yes, the dealer did appalling stuff, but your behavior there wasn't the smartest. Good intentions for not slowing the game down but you really should insist the pot be right before moving on to the next street.
She already counted. Good for her! Now when she cuts out the bets and
publicly reconstructs the betting, it will come out correct and she can savor the kudos. Oh, wait, what's this extra bet? The BB was in for 4, so... oops. I guess you really did put in a 5th bet. Sorry.
Most importantly, if you protest before acting on the flop, she has no choice but to get the floor. You hold cards. You might even be facing a bet. Or at least you haven't checked. Those cards are your guarantee that play can't proceed without a floor ruling. Guard them like cash. (See the Casino Poker forum.)
The dealer? Hope she gets progressive discipline and improves.