Poker Etiquette

·         CPL tournaments are held as a social event and should be played in that manner.
·         Poker etiquette are not rules, but manners that relate to the orderly maintenance of the game and the players who participate.
·         A player who repeatedly violates poker etiquette is a disruption to the game and should be warned and disciplined if necessary

 
General Etiquette
 
·         Be polite.
·         Do not swear or be verbally abusive.
·         English only to be spoken at the table.
·         Be modest when you win.
·         Refrain from criticizing another player's play.
·         Limit unnecessary chatter to avoid disturbing active players.
 
 
Table Presence
 
·         Manage your table space reasonably.
·         Keep your chips on the table and in clear view to other players.
·         Do not handle another player's chips or cards.
·         Do not stack chips in a way that interferes with the deal, the viewing of cards, or another player.
·         Chips on the table are not to be transferred from one player to another.
·         Protect your cards so that no one else can see them.
·         Keep your cards on the table. Holding cards against your shirt or putting them in your pocket or lap is not allowed.
Play
 
·         Play at a reasonable speed.
·         It is each player's responsibility to follow the flow of the game. Play in turn. Do not act out of turn.
·         At no time should any player or spectator make statements that could unfairly influence the play of a hand.
·         Do not comment about the cards you just threw away.
·         When you fold/muck your cards they remain mucked, even if they were folded by mistake.
·         Do not go through the folded/mucked cards at any time during the game or after the showdown.
Betting
 
·         Do not splash the pot (throw your chips)
·         Do not string bet (placing chips in multiple actions or movements unless stated verbally)
·         Verbally announce your action, so that all players know your intentions.
·         Chips and discards should be placed as far forward as reasonably possible to make it easier for the dealer to handle them.
·         When discarding your hand, do so towards the dealer at a low level of flight so that no other player can see what you have discarded.
·         Do not expose any cards until the showdown, unless players are all-in and no further betting can take place.
The Showdown
 
·         Do not mis-declare your hand intentionally.
·         Show your winning hand quickly. Do not "slow-roll" (allow your opponent to think he's won when you know he hasn't).
·         Rabbit hunting (asking to see what cards would have appeared, had you bet) should not be allowed.
·         Expose both cards together.
·         Please follow these points in the best interest of the game and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of CPL tournaments.