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[emc300]

Let me clarify:  music headphones.  I thought music was allowed up to a certain point then they were not allowed and I thought the point was the money bubble of the final table.  Was this a TDA rule or a local rule?

[chet]

TDA Rule 4: Communication.  Players may not talk on the phone while at the poker table.  House rules apply to all other forms of electronic devices.

I believe the WSOP has a rule that prevents headphones once the final table is reached.  The TDA rule leaves it up to the House.

[DCJ001]

WSOP has a rule that prevents headphones once the field reaches payouts.

[K-Lo]

Is there an inconsistency between Rules 35 and 49?  If chips are placed in the pot in turn (e.g. all-in raise) but then the hand is accidentally mucked by the dealer (e.g. the situation with the French reporter at the WSOP), then the amount of the raise would be returned accordingly to Rule 49 despite the "must" language in Rule 35?

[chet]

K-Lo:  Personally I do not see an inconsistency.  Rule 35 covers the general circumstances of that type of action.  Rule 49 provides an exception to the requirements of Rule 35 in unique circumstances.  I think the number of times you would encounter that situation would be very, very minimal. 

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[MikeB]

K-Lo: Interesting question. Obviously Rule 49 makes the exception to the uncalled portion of the offended players bet because that player has had their hand snatched away involuntarily, but as you point out, perhaps that should be explicitly noted.