The folowing are some of my thoughts after the summit. I sent this to the board after going over some of the rules that were discussed. I did get a response from the board of directors, but these issues can be discussed further after the new rules are adopted.
Thanks for your response. I agree with all that you have stated except the part about the dealer turning over the all-in player's hand. If the player is seated, why don't they turn it themselves? If they are not at the table, doesn't that go against TDA rules? Would you leave the table with live cards while still in contention for the pot? I guess (for tournaments only), the cards of an all-in player could be turned by the dealer after attention is brought to the floor. At that time, after being instructed by the floor to reveal the all-in hand, the dealer must turn over the hand. Proper wording is important but I could live with a rulling like that. I appreciate your time and the expertise that you bring to the TDA. The WSOP is a tournament that most floor persons and casinos will never experience. The numbers are staggering, and it is an amazing accomplishment to oversee such an event. The point I am trying to make is, the TDA must set a fundamental standard for poker on a worldwide scale. I am not in favor of adopting rules from the WPT or the WSOP, or any other tournament that most of us will never experience.
IMO, the TDA should avoid payout structures, and even seating. Moving players is okay but telling casino management that they must use 10 handed tables when their tournament only plays with 9, is a good way to loose the support of casinos that have 9 cameras already built in to their tables. There must be some wording that can make special allowances for these rooms. I know that chopping is here to stay but, I also know that management should avoid getting involved when it comes to verbal agreements between players. I personally think the TDA should stay as far away from this subject as possible. I could go on but, I'm writing a book. My point is; let the TDA set the standard and let the other major events incorporate the TDA rules into their house rules. Why should we (the TDA), create new rules, or ammend any existing rule (like WSOP #91), when we know it will only cause problems. On a lighter note, how can "pass" not be recognized as a legal word for poker?
Nick C