What about the flip side, if it was you who made the mistake and was trying to get it overturned would you like it if other players was backing up the dealer? This is for your tournament life.
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In a tournament, the best hand should win, the correct action should be enforced, etc etc etc.......... all players have an interest in this happening, so have a right to point out any mistakes. At the end of the day though, it"s the TD that makes any decision - but that doesn"t mean other players can"t help to outline the facts.
In the "15 to call" issue..... if someone has clearly heard the dealer say "it is fifteen thousand to call", I see no reason why they shouldn"t support the dealer when the debate arises....
On a separate note on that hand though, I think the TD was wrong to enforce the call when it was clear the guy had mis-heard. He wasn"t angle shooting - he mis-heard and threw in chips to make what he thought was a cheap call. In a GUKPT or WSOP event, yes the ruling the TD issued was correct and the full call should be made..... however this is APAT and is by it"s nature an event for less experienced players to enter the fray and leniency and common sense should apply (imo). I think the 1500 chips that crossed the line should stay, but he should have been allowed to fold and keep the rest of his chips back.