The biggest problem with all these verbal declarations being binding is that:
A) No one pointed out the problem at the time when it occurred.
B) The player that pointed the error was in fact the person that created the problem and stood to benefit from any ruling different to the original.
C) All decisions were made after the end result of the hand were known.
Like I said, this is the same as a string bet situation in the casino.
If a player in the casino tried to do a string bet, it's the responsibility of the dealer AND other players to point out the problem WHEN it occurred. If no one makes note of the problem when it occurs than the string bet should stand. Once the hand is showndown, you shouldn't be able to reverse the decision.
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