Rule 11 - Communication Devices

11.1

The use of 'communication devices' will be strictly enforced. Dealers WILL be responsible and MUST report the use of a communication device by a player AT the table. The dealer MUST immediately notify a Floor Person or the Tournament Director.

11.2

'Communication devices' are not permitted ON or AT the table at any time.

11.3

A player may NOT use 'communication devices' AT THE TABLE, whether involved in a hand or not.

11.4

Music playing devices with any type of communication functions (Cellular phones, internet, text messaging) are NOT allowed.

11.5

A player wishing to use any type of 'communication device' during the tournament must step away from the table or in the designated area as prescribed by Management.

11.6

Any player using a telephone, text-messaging or any other ´communication device´ at the table will receive a penalty. All penalties will begin at the completion of the hand.

Use of a Communication Device with Action Pending, if at anytime, a player with a live hand has NOT completed their action, whereas they can still bet, call, (re)raise or fold/muck their hand, and attempts to use or uses a “communication device,” will have their hand declared a “dead hand.” The player will also receive a penalty that will begin once the hand has been completed.
Use of a Communication Device when “all in,” if a player is “all in,” whereas they can NOT bet, call, (re)raise or fold/muck their hand and attempts to use or uses a “communication device” while waiting on an opponent(s) pending action, the player will receive a penalty; their hand will NOT be declared a “dead hand.” If the player survives their “all in” bet, the penalty will begin once the hand is completed. The first offense may warrant a “verbal warning,” repeated infractions are subject to escalating penalties.