Hello, I know this is a stupid question, but I just can't understand the meaning of a sentence
If the player has not acted by the end of the countdown, the hand is dead. A tie goes to the player. At TDs discretion, the time allowed under this rule may be reduced.
What that does mean? Is that in relation to the player's chips? Or to some possible penalties?
Can someone clarify that sentence to me, please?
Thanks a lot.