I used to think lik that, but your 17's likely would not have hit if you stayed. You leaving the table probably changed when the dealer dropped the ball...if even for a fraction of a second.
Yea, I think thats true, but still kind of sick to look at.
Side note - Markief Morris from the Wizards was in the high limit room playing Roulette as well where the min denomination to bet inside is quarters