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CODE OF CONDUCT : Management will attempt to maintain a pleasant environment for all Members and employees, but is not responsible for the conduct of any player. We have established a code of conduct, and may deny the use of our facilities to anyone who violates it. Collusion with another player or any form of cheating. Verbally or physically threatening any member or employee. Using profanity or obscene language Creating disturbance by arguing, shouting, or making excessive noise. Throwing, tearing, bending or crumpling cards. Destroying or defacing property Using an illegal substance, Carrying a weapon. ETIQUETTE : Courtesy should be paramount at the table. Here are a few examples of how to conduct your self in the game. Be polite, Be modest when you win, Refrain from criticizing another players play. Limit unnecessary chatter to avoid disturbing active players. Do not handle another players chips or cards. Do not stack chips in a way that interferes with the deal, the viewing of cards or another player. Protect your cards so that no one else can see them. Keep your cards on the table, If you step away from the table, advise the dealer of your intentions, Play at a reasonable speed, It is each players responsibility to follow the flow of the game. At no time should any player or spectator make statements that could unfairly influence the play of the hand, Do not comment on cards that you just threw away, Refrain from making comment about possible hands, Do not splash the pot, Do not string bet, Verbally announce your action, Chips and discarded cards should be placed as far forward as reasonably possible to make it easier for dealers, When discarding your hand, do so toward the dealer at a low level of flight, Do not expose any cards until the showdown. Do not mis-declare your hand, Do not slow roll (cold shower), Do not soft play . PENALTIES : Although the above are not binding poker rules, the APC reserves the right within its own discretions to penalize any infractions. Penalties may range from total ban from the APC, time penalties or forfeiture of a pot. Decisions regarding this matter will generally will be made by the dealer and/ or the tournament director at the time, but maybe referred to the APC committee for further consideration. |
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SPECIFIC ADELAIDE POKER CLUB RULES : The APC will consider the best interest of the game and fairness as the top priority in the decision making process. Unusual circumstances can on occasion, dictate that the technical interpretation of the rules be ignored in the interest of fairness. The APC floor persons decision is final. To be eligible to play at APC events you must be over 18 years old. You must be a current member of the Adelaide Poker Club. One player to a hand. During the hand, a player may not discuss play with any other players. Players may not exchange chips for any reason. Any transactions regarding chip exchanges etc. must be done through the dealer. A player may not have any items on the playing table other than one card protector Rabbit runs (asking to see additional board cards) is not allowed as it can give insight into players hands by reducing the possible number of unknowns The tournament coordinator reserves the right to cancel or alter any event at its sole discretion in the best interest of the tournament and its players. Players may not agree to check a hand out when a third player is all-in Verbally disclosing the true contents of your hand will cause your hand to be killed. Only a director or floor person can check those contents after the hand is over, but before the pot has been awarded. If the verbally disclosed hand is killed through verification after the hand, the pot will be awarded to the best hand after the showdown, or to the last player to fold. Verbal disclosure must include the actual rank or suits. Nicknames for specific two card combinations will constitute verbal disclosure. Language like “may” “might” or “could” may nullify a declaration as verbal disclosure. In ref. to “mucked” hands specific rulings are covered by rules 7.2 and 11.2. In all other cases when a player has not verbally declared a fold, but clearly indicates his intention, whether in turn or not by a deliberate action to forward his cards towards the dealer or the muck pile his hand will be considered dead. The decision in this matter will be at the discretion of the dealer. |