Guidelines
1
Venue
2
Management
3
Directors
4
Floor People
5
Dealers
6
Terms & Conditions
Rules
1
Tournament Staff
2
Dealer Error
3
Players
4
Discrepancies And Rulings
5
Ethical Play
6
One Player To A Hand, No Disclosure, No Advice
7
Poker Etiquette
8
Deal Making
9
Penalties And Disqualifications
10
Official Language
11
Communication Devices
12
Electronic Devices
13
Valid Identification
14
Registration
15
Alternate Players
16
Late Entries
17
Absent Player
18
Re-Buys
19
Seating
20
At Your Seat
21
Seat Cards
22
Moving Tables
23
Re-Drawing Of Seats
24
Breaking Tables
25
Balancing Tables
26
Cards
27
Suit Ranking
28
Dealing
29
Deck Changes
30
Fouled Deck
31
Cards Visible
32
Unprotected Cards
33
Rabbit Hunting
34
Chips
35
Starting Chips
36
Chips Visible
37
Color Up
38
Chip Race
39
Dealer Button
40
Placement Of Dealer Button
41
Dead Button
42
Button In Heads Up
43
Misplaced Button
44
Blinds
45
Dodging Blinds
46
New Limits
47
Hand For Hand
48
Payout Level
49
Final Table
50
Betting Line
51
Safe Zone
52
Verbal Or Physical Declaration Of Action
53
Checking
54
Calling
55
Action Pending
56
Calling “Time”
57
Calling For A “Clock”
58
Betting
59
Pot Size
60
All In
61
All In Button
62
Raise Requirements
63
Methods Of Raising
64
String Raise
65
Oversized Chip
66
Folding/ Mucking
67
Mucked Hands
68
Exposing Cards
69
Show One Player, Show All Players
70
Face Up
71
Showdown
72
Killing Winning Hands
73
Verbal Declaration Of Hand
74
Miscalling A Hand
75
Playing The Board
76
Pot Awarding
77
Odd Chip
78
Side Pot
79
Dead Hand
80
Misdeals
81
Board Errors

6 - Terms & Conditions

Federation Internationale de Poker Association (FIDPA)
The International Poker Rules
Terms & Conditions

By the act(s) of:

  1. Reviewing or receiving a copy “The International Poker Rules”
  2. Visiting our Internet website
  3. Submitting an Application for Use of “The International Poker Rules”
  4. Downloading “The International Poker Rules”
  5. Making Use of “The International Poker Rules”

You (hereinafter “User”) are accepting and agreeing to abide by the following Terms & Conditions and any revisions that may be made from time to time with or without notice.

  1. FIDPA has made available to Users its International Poker Rules (“IP Rules”) for non-commercial use to use.
  2. Users who desire to adopt, reproduce, copy, distribute, incorporate, modify or otherwise use (“Use”) the IP Rules, in part or in its entirety, must complete and submit a FIDPA application, along with any modifications or revisions made to the IP Rules, which FIDPA may approve or disapprove at its sole discretion.
  3. Under no circumstance may the IP Rules be Used until an affirmative approval is received from FIDPA. Silence shall not be construed as an approval.
  4. Upon approval of User’s application, FIDPA grants and conveys to User a non-exclusive worldwide license to Use the IP Rules as specifically approved by FIDPA. Under no circumstance shall FIDPA’S approval of a Use be construed as approval for other Uses. User must obtain approval for all Uses and all modifications and revisions of the IP Rules
  5. Use of the IP Rules must prominently designate FIDPA as the source for the rules. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, Users agree to include the following disclosure in clear and conspicuous manner:
    “The International Poker Rules (and the TDA Rules as incorporated therein) are used with the express permission of Federation Internationale de Poker Association. The International Poker Rules are the copyrighted works of FIDPA (© 2009 FIDPA. All Rights Reserved.)” For the latest version and updates, visit www.theiprules.com
    FIDPA reserves the right to require additional or modified disclosures. In addition, FIDPA reserves the right to designate the placement of such disclosures.
  6. Except as provided herein, Users obtain no further rights or other benefits from FIDPA, including the right to use FIDPA trademarks, logos and/or other intellectual property.
  7. Users may not assign its rights hereunder to any third party without the express written permission of FIDPA.
  8. Users shall be responsible for any and all liability arising out of or relating to their use of the IP Rules. Further, Users agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FIDPA, its employees, officers, directors and any and all associated or affiliated persons or organizations against any and all costs, expenses, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to the IP Rules.
  9. Any dispute or controversy arising out of this Agreement which cannot be mutually settled by the parties within a reasonable period of time not to exceed sixty (60) days shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the then existing commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding and judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
  10. These Terms & Conditions shall be governed laws of the State of Nevada.
  11. All statements, notices, and mailings of any kind shall be delivered to Global poker support int.
    Triq Dun Karm, B'Kara By-Pass S&B off. 
    BKR 9038 Birkirkara Malta
  12. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall be construed as creating, directly or indirectly, a partnership or joint venture.
  13. These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.

Federation Internationale de Poker Association (FIDPA)
The International Poker Rules
Terms & Conditions

By the act(s) of:

  1. Reviewing or receiving a copy “The International Poker Rules”
  2. Visiting our Internet website
  3. Submitting an Application for Use of “The International Poker Rules”
  4. Downloading “The International Poker Rules”
  5. Making Use of “The International Poker Rules”

You (hereinafter “User”) are accepting and agreeing to abide by the following Terms & Conditions and any revisions that may be made from time to time with or without notice.

  1. FIDPA has made available to Users its International Poker Rules (“IP Rules”) for non-commercial use to use.
  2. Users who desire to adopt, reproduce, copy, distribute, incorporate, modify or otherwise use (“Use”) the IP Rules, in part or in its entirety, must complete and submit a FIDPA application, along with any modifications or revisions made to the IP Rules, which FIDPA may approve or disapprove at its sole discretion.
  3. Under no circumstance may the IP Rules be Used until an affirmative approval is received from FIDPA. Silence shall not be construed as an approval.
  4. Upon approval of User’s application, FIDPA grants and conveys to User a non-exclusive worldwide license to Use the IP Rules as specifically approved by FIDPA. Under no circumstance shall FIDPA’S approval of a Use be construed as approval for other Uses. User must obtain approval for all Uses and all modifications and revisions of the IP Rules
  5. Use of the IP Rules must prominently designate FIDPA as the source for the rules. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, Users agree to include the following disclosure in clear and conspicuous manner:
    “The International Poker Rules (and the TDA Rules as incorporated therein) are used with the express permission of Federation Internationale de Poker Association. The International Poker Rules are the copyrighted works of FIDPA (© 2009 FIDPA. All Rights Reserved.)” For the latest version and updates, visit www.theiprules.com
    FIDPA reserves the right to require additional or modified disclosures. In addition, FIDPA reserves the right to designate the placement of such disclosures.
  6. Except as provided herein, Users obtain no further rights or other benefits from FIDPA, including the right to use FIDPA trademarks, logos and/or other intellectual property.
  7. Users may not assign its rights hereunder to any third party without the express written permission of FIDPA.
  8. Users shall be responsible for any and all liability arising out of or relating to their use of the IP Rules. Further, Users agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FIDPA, its employees, officers, directors and any and all associated or affiliated persons or organizations against any and all costs, expenses, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to the IP Rules.
  9. Any dispute or controversy arising out of this Agreement which cannot be mutually settled by the parties within a reasonable period of time not to exceed sixty (60) days shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the then existing commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding and judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
  10. These Terms & Conditions shall be governed laws of the State of Nevada.
  11. All statements, notices, and mailings of any kind shall be delivered to: FIDPA, 4132 South Rainbow
    Boulevard, Suite 125, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
  12. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall be construed as creating, directly or indirectly, a partnership or joint venture.
  13. These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.