Players cannot play out of the rack. Chips must be stacked neatly on the table. Reference WSOP 2024 Live Action Rules #61. Playing out of a rack is not allowed. If a participant decides to put chips in a rack before leaving the game, they must have an effective working stack of chips to play […]

Pushing bets, “saving” or “potting out” is not allowed. This means that participants are not allowed to retract any bets that have been committed to the pot. Reference WSOP 2024 Live Action Rules #65. Pushing bets, “saving” or “potting out” is not allowed. This means that participants are not allowed to retract any bets that […]

A live straddle bet is allowed in all blind games. Reference WSOP 2024 Live Action Rules #11. A live straddle bet is allowed in all blind games. The player who posts the straddle has the last action for the first round of betting and is allowed to raise. The amount of the straddle is twice […]

Players may only user their own funds during a hand. Pushing an ante or posting for another person is not allowed. Reference Source WSOP 2024 Live Action Rules #66. Pushing an ante or posting for another person is not allowed

A participant must be at his or her seat by the time all participants have been dealt complete initial hands to have a live hand. Participants must be at their seats to call the clock. “At your seat” is defined as being within reach or touch of your chair.

Players do not have the right to see another player’s mucked cards, even in a called showdown. If collusion is suspected, inform the floorperson. Note: Historically, some poker rooms allowed players to see called hands. Players are now allowed to fold their cards, even if another player wants to see the cards. Players were using […]

Poker is a game played by ladies and gentlemen. Appropriate attire is required to participate. Reference Sources: WSOP Live Action Rule #13. The House has the right in its sole discretion to enforce a dress code. This rule shall include, but is not limited to, any Participant whose personal hygiene has become disruptive to the […]

Players may not move between tables without permission from the floor. Please tell the floor that you want to move, and we will put you on the list. Sources: WSOP Live Action Rule #12. Participants are not permitted to transfer tables without House consent

Participants are not permitted to transfer tables without House consent. If you want to transfer tables, please tell a floor-person and they will put you on the list.

A live straddle bet is allowed in all blind games. The player who posts the straddle has the last action for the first round of betting and is allowed to raise. The amount of the straddle is twice the big blind unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise noted on a game placard, a player can straddle […]