Rules & Procedures

Tournament Rules Followed by Aces Cracked Poker League

Aces Cracked Procedures and Rules

“Whenever possible and feasible, we try to follow the recommended ‘Tournament Director Association (TDA)’ guidelines for poker tournaments, so that players in one of our tournaments are following the same guidelines they may run into if they play at a casino, and additionally, so that we are standardized/consistent between venues. However, there may be modifications followed at the Tournament Director’s discretion at each venue to simplify the management of the tournament (For example: we will simply “chip up” smaller chips instead of “racing them off” in order to expedite the chip up process.). Additionally, our dealers are “volunteers”. Be kind to them.

Tournament Director Association Rules

2020 TDA Rules

Rules (Exceptions or additions to TDA rules)

Rule #1: No Gambling

Rule #2: Respect Begets Respect

Show respect to every player. Be kind. No vulgar language. No being a distraction due to over intoxication. Over-intoxicated players will be removed from the game. Any act of violence or disrespect (whether actively participating in a game or not at the time) will result in a first warning and then a 1-week suspension from the league. The second offense will result in a 1-month suspension from the league, and a third offense will result in permanent suspension.

Depending on the severity of the act, a player could be suspended for any period of time as determined by the league owner(s) regardless of first, second, or third offense.

Examples: throwing in an aggressive manner any object such as cards, chips, drinks, etc. at or toward another person.

Rule #3: No Idling

Rule #4: No Splashing the Pot

Rule #5: No String Betting

Rule #6: Keep Your Cards Hidden

Rule #7: Don’t Talk About the Cards in the Play

Rule #8: No Going Into the Muck Pile

Rule #9: Protecting Your Cards

It is the player’s responsibility to protect their cards from being raked in by the dealer while also keeping their cards visible so as to reduce mistakes by the dealer and other players not realizing that you are still in the hand. If your cards are raked in by the dealer because they are not protected or they are too far out into the playing area or another player mucks his/her cards because your cards are not clearly visible, then your cards are no longer in play.

Rule #10: Electronic Devices

Electronic devices may be used at the table in accordance with TDA rules. For league purposes, if the dealer is continually having to get your attention when it is your turn to act, then you are being a distraction and will be asked to turn off the device. If you elect to not turn off the device and the dealer has to get your attention again the dealer will rail you for the number of rounds till the button has made it around the table once.

Rule #11: The Dealer Handles Chips and Cards

Rule #12: No Cash on the Table at Any Time

Rule #13: Eligibility to Play the Hand

Players must be at the table and within arm’s reach of their seat (preferably seated so as to reduce the chance of seeing other players cards) before the last cards are dealt to be eligible to play the hand. The only exception to this rule is for a TD or TD helper who has to take care of running the tournament. However, the TD should not be a big distraction to the game, and the dealer should let the TD know that their action is coming at least three actions in advance.

Rule #14: HAVE FUN

Procedures

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