The Poker TDA is comprised of poker room personnel from around the world whose objective is to draft a standardized set of rules for poker tournaments.

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Poker TDA Rules

The current TDA rules are available in a variety of convenient sizes and formats. Longform is an 8.5 x 11″ 7-page document. Handout is a smaller 3-page version in landscape layout that can be printed both sides of a single page. For foreign language translations, please click here.



If you have a question about the interpretation or application of a TDA Tournament Rule, or if you would like to suggest a new rule or amendment, please consider participating in the Poker TDA Discussion Forum.

TDA Recommended Procedures

TDA Recommended Procedures are intended as policy suggestions and general guidelines that can reduce errors and enhance tournament management. They also may apply to situations that have too many variations to address with one universal rule. The fairest ruling in these cases may require use of multiple rules, evaluation of all circumstances, and reliance on Rule 1 as a primary guide.

Older Rules Versions

PDF Format, Handout size: TDA Rules 2011 Version 1.0 with red changes from 2009.