Rules about all poker game types such as cash games, tournaments etc.
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How are side pots built?
While playing online, in a lot of situations side pots are built. This happens if one or more players goes all-in but I can't figure out the rules on which these side pots are built.
The only thing I ...
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In a private live game, how do you deal with severe violations of table etiquette?
In some of the early cash games I played, we had one player who would consistently hold his cards below the table, out of sight. It was a group of friends, so the assumption was that he was not ...
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Is it possible to play for real money online in the US?
I know that after "Black Friday" many online poker sites didn't allow U.S. Players to play for real money anymore. I've heard/seen that it's possible to play via bitcoins and/or other proxy methods. ...
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Minimum re-raise in Hold em
What is the minimum re-raise in Texas hold em? I have heard both that you need to double the previous bet and that the minimum raise is the big blind. Which is it?
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Is trash talking legal in WSOP?
In 2012 wsop rules pdf file, I couldn't find any information about trash talking. Is it legal or illegal in world series of poker? From 2006, I find a video called Jamie Gold talking with trash talk ...
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What is the“Top Five Cards” rule and how does it apply to splitting pots?
Before you answer the question I will give a scenario that confused me thus prompting this question. The other week I was playing a game and we had this scenario :
8 players - down to me and a pal ...
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How do you determine which player needs to show their cards first?
When all the cards are out and betting is done, which player is required to show their cards first? Does it vary based on whether or not there was betting in the final round? Is there a standard ...
