For example, I have discovered rules in use in different casinos and subsequently have tried to incorporate them into the mainstream. Therefore, I don't claim to be the originator of the rules that I will be discussing here, but I have played a major role in promoting these rules and making them standard. First of all, it used to be the practice that all of the money in front of you was in play. This is a terrible concept because in a higher-limit game that isn't being raked, the little chips that generally are used to tip the dealer or cocktail waitress should not be considered to be in play. During the '70s and '80s, the rules were pretty muddled, but today it is standard that the lowest denomination chips used in the play of the game are the only ones that count.
Poker needs to present a good image to the general public.
To help accomplish that, what you say is what you should do . If you check out of turn and the action reverts to your opponent who checks in front of you, you should not then be allowed to bet. If you're a lady or gentleman, what you say is what you are expected to do. You are committed to putting another chip into the pot to complete the bet to six chips. You cannot take back two chips and just call because to all appearances, you were about to raise the pot.