Poker Etiquette

It is the House option to modify these rules at any time.  If they are violated, you will be cashed out and asked to leave the game.  I will not stand for mockery or unprofessional play at my table.  If you can't handle the rules, don't come... I will not stand for the BS.  And that's the bottom line. Cordiality Be polite!!!!!!! Do not swear or be verbally abusive.  Name-calling or verbal abuse of any player under any context will constitute a forfeiture of your seat, your chips and your buy-in when you are asked to leave. Be modest when you win. Refrain from criticizing another player's play. Limit unnecessary chatter to avoid disturbing active players. Do not hit on another player, or the dealer, no matter how attractive you find them. Do not berate the dealer for "giving you bad cards". Table Presence Manage your table space reasonably. Keep your chips on the table. Do not handle another player's chips or cards. Do not stack chips in a way that interferes with the deal, the viewing of cards, or another player. Chips on the table are not to be transferred from one player to another. Protect your cards so that no one else can see them. Keep your cards on the table. Holding cards against your shirt or putting them in your pocket or lap is not allowed. It is proper for an opponent to complain when a player consistently has the opportunity to see another player's hole cards.  It is improper to complain when someone exercises this right. If you step away from the table, please advise the dealer of your intentions. Play Play at a reasonable speed. It is each player's responsibility to follow the flow of the game. Play in turn. Do not act out of turn, and keep up with the blinds. At no time should any player or spectator make statements that could unfairly influence the play of a hand. Do not comment about the cards you just threw away. Refrain from making comments about possible hands. "The board just paired. Someone could have a full house now!" Betting Do not splash the pot. Do not string bet.  If you're going to raise, say so before you go in for chips.  Do not call, then reach back and add, "...And I'll raise you X". Verbally announce your intended action. Chips and discards should be placed as far forward as reasonably possible to make it easier for the dealer to handle them. When discarding your hand, do so towards the dealer at a low level of flight so that no other player can see what you have discarded. Do not expose any cards until the showdown. The Showdown Do not mis-declare your hand. Show your winning hand quickly. Do not "slow-roll" (allow your opponent to think he's won when you know he hasn't). Rabbit hunting (asking to see what cards would have appeared, had you bet) is not allowed. Integrity Every player must play in his own self interest. Do not "soft play" any other player(s).  This means no "Okay, well if I bet less will you stay in?" Agreeing to "check-down" a hand after a player has gone All-in is not allowed. Asking to see called hands unnecessarily is bad manners, a waste of time, and is generally bad for the game.

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