Rules & Gameplay

Our rules are based on the Poker Tournament Directors Association (TDA), with adjustments to suit local regulations and our operational standards in Perth.

GENERAL RULES

🎯 Player Responsibilities
  • Protect your hand at all times
  • Act only when it’s your turn
  • Make your actions clear (verbal or chips)
  • Keep chips visible and in clean stacks
  • Stay at the table when you have a live hand
  • Speak up if you notice an error
♠ Acting & Betting
  • Verbal actions are binding (call, raise, fold, all-in)
  • Chips placed forward = committed to the pot
  • You must act in turn — acting out of turn may be penalised
  • String betting (multiple movements) is not allowed
  • Oversized chip without saying “raise” = call
  • Minimum raise must match the previous raise amount
  • Saying an amount = same as putting chips in
  • All-ins must be clearly declared or pushed in one motion
🃏 Showdown Rules
  • You must table both cards to win
  • If you muck your hand, it is dead
  • All hands must be shown in all-in situations
  • The last player to bet must show first. If no bet was made, the first player to act shows first.
⏱️ Timing & Pace of Play
  • Players must act in a reasonable time
  • The clock can be called if a player is taking too long
  • A shot clock may be in use, with time limits set for each tournament
  • If a decision is not made within the allocated time, a time bank will be automatically collected by the dealer
  • If no time banks remain: Facing a bet → hand is folded No bet → hand is checked
🚫 Fair Play Rules
  • One player per hand (no advice or discussion)
  • No collusion or cheating
  • No use of apps, charts, or assistance tools
  • Respect all players and staff at all times
  • English only at the table

⚖️ Final Decisions

  • All rulings by dealers and tournament staff are final
  • Decisions are made to protect fairness and game integrity

👈Download our full Rulebook PDF

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