Hi guys, to start let me say I enjoy reading the banter between you and your onions as expressed in the TDA Rules Questions.
My question is for the purpose of our poker league (80 to 100) players per event. For our purpose I would like to alter slightly rule #50 & #52 see below, changes are bold and in italics. Our league is self dealt and I as TD (TDA Certified) I also play in the games. My change for our purpose only, is regarding rule #52 after warning a player that they may not expose cards with action pending (I’m talking about a player who opens hand heads-up to gage a players reaction before calling) I would like to have the ability when necessary to kill an exposed hand. The reason for this is due to my playing as well as being TD it is far easier for me to kill a hand then it is to administer missed hand penalties. I’m talking about a player that has been warned and knows better than to expose live cards. I know that I can have this included as a house rule; I would just like to hear your onions before doing so. Thank you
YRPL Rule (based on TDA with change)
Etiquette & Penalties
50: Penalties and Disqualification
A penalty may be invoked if a player exposes any card with action pending, throws a card off the table, violates the one-player-to-a-hand rule, or similar incidents occur. Penalties will be invoked in cases of soft play, abuse, disruptive behavior, or cheating. Penalties available to the TD include verbal warnings, a dead hand, “missed hand” penalties, and disqualification. Except for a one or two hand penalty, missed hand penalties will be assessed as follows: The offender will miss one hand for every player, including the offender, multiplied by the number of rounds specified in the penalty. For the period of the penalty, the offender shall remain away from the table but will continue to be dealt in. The TD can assess a 1 or 2 hand penalty, 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-round penalties or disqualification. A player who is disqualified shall have his or her chips removed from play. Repeat infractions are subject to escalating penalties.
52: Exposing Cards
A player who exposes his cards with action pending may incur a penalty, but may not have a dead hand at the TD’s discretion. Repeated violations will result in penalties including the possibilities of a dead hand at the TD’s discretion. (Removed: Penalty will begin at the end of the hand)