Can i ask - how did you make it 12? did you say raise, then use 2 hands? did you not say nothing then use 2 hands?
can you explain exactly how you made it 12?
Overall i think all of these "how would you call this" questions can be solved easily if you had a set of rules.
mine read like this.
- A player’s first action is binding. Either the voice or action.
- String Betting - All betting is to be made in one action. Example: I will call your bet and raise… is not allowed. Only the call is legitimate. It is designed to induce a tell from an opponent and is not to occur. In the event of a String Bet, the bettor will be bound to the first move made, whether vocal or physical.
So if you used 2 hands thats 2 actions. Your first action would be what hit the table first in this case that would be the ones. could call or leave the 2 1s there and retrive the 2 5's being the illegal bet or you could fold and leave the 2 1s there or call.
therefore there is no question what happens if you have rules and all these questions are solved.
Get rules and apply them consistently? this stops arguments from happening. it makes the game run smoothly.
Casinos have them - and also have them on display. these are the professionals. they do that for a reason. Everyone should too.
It seriously makes your hosting life easier and more fun. Guaranteed!!!!