Rules of Play

These rules ensure a fair and organized poker game. Please familiarize yourself with them before the game starts and feel free to ask the dealer any questions if you have doubts.

Game Chips
General Provisions
  • The game is played with 2 to 10 players at the table.
  • Players must adhere to the club rules and follow the dealer's instructions.
Game Chips
  • All players start with a predetermined amount of chips, which is set before the tournament begins.
  • Players may purchase additional chips during the game according to established rules.
Bets
  • At the beginning of each hand, players make mandatory bets (blinds) determined by the specific poker variant's rules.
  • During the game, players can make various types of bets: check, bet, call, raise, or fold.
Dealing Cards
  • The dealer distributes cards according to the rules of the chosen poker variant
  • Players may look at their cards but must not show them to other players.
Game Rounds
  • The game consists of several betting rounds: pre-flop, flop, turn, and river (for Texas Hold'em).
  • After each betting round, new community cards are revealed that players can use to form combinations.
Winning
  • The player with the best five-card combination wins the pot.
  • If all players except one fold, the remaining player wins the pot without showing their cards.
Table Etiquette
  • Players must show respect to other participants and the dealer.
  • Discussing cards and game strategies is prohibited during the hand.
Penalties
  • Violations of club rules may result in penalties, including warnings and removal from the game.
Rule Changes
Penalties
Hand Rankings
  • High Card: The highest card in hand.
  • One Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
  • Two Pair: Two different pairs.
  • Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank.
  • Straight: Five consecutive cards of different suits.
  • Flush: Five cards of the same suit.
  • Full House: Three of a kind and a pair.
  • Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank.
  • Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
  • Royal Flush: A straight flush from ten to ace.
Rule Changes
  • Club rules may change, and all participants are required to follow the current rules announced by the dealer before the tournament begins.