Rule 53 - Checking

53.1

A 'check' must be a clearly stated verbal declaration or an obvious physical movement in turn. A player wishing to 'check' their option to bet, should clearly announce 'check' or visibly tap the table with an empty hand or fist.

'Checking' OUT OF TURN may be binding and will be binding if the action to that player has not changed. A player intentionally checking out of turn will receive a penalty.

53.2

A player checking their action waives their right to initiate the betting round, but retains the right to 'call,' 'raise,' 're-raise,' or 'fold,' if another player initiates the betting.

53.3

A 'check' is not considered action changing.

53.4

A check-raise will be allowed.

53.5

Any player intentionally misleading their intention to 'check,' by placing chips in his/her hand prior to checking, may be obligated to commit those chips to the pot and will incur a penalty.

53.6

In certain situations, a player with the last right of action that 'checks' an undisputable winning hand, 'the nuts,' will incur a penalty and may be found guilty of soft playing; that may result in 'disqualification.'