Poker Zombie
Royal Flush
Wait... you mean to tell me the dealer in Casino Royale was doing it wrong?!? How has Hollywood failed me!Sounds like a lazy dealer who isn't doing his job.
The only time it is acceptable is if a player bets/raises all-in, in which case the dealer may announce "bet/raise all-in" but wait until asked by another player on their action to specify/confirm the amount of the all-in wager. And other players at the table -- with live hands or not -- should remain silent regarding the bet size.
In all seriousness, I dont mind the dealer making the declaration in a home game where banter is more prevalent than cards. Mostly, because without the prompt, there will be a long pause with more banter followed by a "oh, I didn't know it was on me" statement. Agree that it's not best practice, but it can be in the best interest of the game to speed things along.