General Procedures 23-24: New Hand, Chip Race, and Color Ups

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When does a new level start?

Immediately after the previous level ends

When the dealer pushes the button to start the next hand

At the start of the next hand

After the clock reaches zero and an announcement is made (correct)

What happens if a hand starts at the prior level by mistake?

The hand continues at the prior level after substantial action occurs (correct)

The hand is restarted at the correct level

The hand is declared void and a new hand is dealt

The dealer must stop the game and call the floor

What is the maximum number of chips a player can be awarded during a scheduled chip race?

5 chips

The maximum is not specified

3 chips

1 chip (correct)

What happens if a player loses their last chip(s) during a chip race?

The player is awarded 1 chip of the lowest denomination still in play Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended standard for keeping chip stacks?

Clean vertical stacks of 20 same denomination chips Signup and view all the answers

What happens to chips of removed denominations that do not fully total at least the smallest denomination still in play?

They are removed without compensation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping chips visible, countable, and manageable?

To allow players, dealers, and the floor a reasonable estimation of chip counts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the recommended standard of clean vertical stacks of 20 same denomination chips?

To provide a visual reference for players to estimate their chip counts Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if a player faces a bet and does not act before time expires?

The hand is declared dead Signup and view all the answers

In poker, what is 'rabbit hunting'?

Revealing cards that would have come if the hand had not ended Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a player to be 'on the clock'?

They have a set time limit to make their decision Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Tournament Directors (TDs) in poker games?

Control the number and denominations of chips in play Signup and view all the answers

When can players request deck changes in poker games?

On dealer push or level changes or as prescribed by the house Signup and view all the answers

What must players do if they declare their intention to rebuy before a hand is played?

They must make the rebuy before playing the hand Signup and view all the answers

According to poker rules, what should players do if they want to call for a clock on another player?

Be at their seats and request it from any player or TD Signup and view all the answers

'Discretionary color ups' in poker refer to:

'Coloring up' players based on TD's decision at any time Signup and view all the answers

'Rabbit hunting' is NOT allowed in poker because it:

Reveals information that could affect future hands Signup and view all the answers

General Procedures 23-24: New Hand, Chip Race, and Color Ups

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