General Procedures in Poker Tournaments

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What is the purpose of a discretionary color up by the tournament director?

To penalize players for slow play
To allow players to change the denominations of their chips
To increase the number of smaller denomination chips in play
To control the total number and denominations of chips in play (correct)

When are deck changes allowed to occur?

On the dealer push, level changes, or as prescribed by the house (correct)
At the dealer's discretion
When requested by any player
After a certain number of hands have been dealt

How long does a player have to act when the clock is called?

25 seconds plus a 5 second countdown (correct)
20 seconds plus a 10 second countdown
10 seconds plus a 5 second countdown
30 seconds plus a 10 second countdown

What is the consequence if a player on the clock facing a bet does not act before time expires?

The player's hand is dead (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does a new level start?

After the clock reaches zero and an announcement is made (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The hand will continue at the prior level after substantial action occurs (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

1 chip (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a player has chips of a removed denomination after a chip race?

The chips will be removed without compensation if they do not fully total at least the smallest denomination still in play (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended standard for keeping chips in countable stacks?

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