Official poker rules are designed to keep the game moving and prevent cheating. The rules should be sufficiently detailed so that a decision-maker will know what the proper ruling is in every situation. The rules should also be formulated so that they are compatible with the Tournament Directors Association (TDA) rules.
ACTION: To make a bet, call, raise or fold a hand. A verbal declaration of an action is binding unless it is contradicted by the player’s actions or other corroborating evidence. If a player puts all of their playable chips and cards into the pot during the course of a hand, they are said to be all-in.
EXPOSED CARD: A card that has been revealed to one or more players by the dealer. In some situations, the card may have been exposed due to a fault in the dealing process or through another means.
TIE BREAK: In stud games, the suit ranking from low to high is used as a tie break. In other situations, a special procedure for breaking the tie will be used to decide the hand.
RESERVED SEATS: Management reserves the right to seat players in a way that maximizes the viability of the game. This includes limiting the number of family members, business partners and friends that can play together at the same table.
Unacceptable behavior in a poker room includes, but is not limited to, the following: