Live Hand Rules: Player Eligibility and Presence in Poker

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According to the rules, what happens if a player is not at their seat when the last card is dealt on the initial deal?

  • The player is penalized but allowed to continue playing the hand.
  • The player's cards are held until they return to their seat.
  • The player's cards are killed immediately and their blinds and antes forfeit to the pot. (correct)
  • The player is allowed to look at their cards and continue playing the hand.

What is the purpose of the "at your seat" rule?

  • To penalize players who are not at their seat when the cards are dealt.
  • To ensure players are within reach of their chair during the hand. (correct)
  • To allow players to leave the table during a hand.
  • To encourage players to be out of their seats while in a hand.

What is the rule regarding players with live hands leaving the table?

  • Players with live hands can leave the table as long as they return before the next betting round.
  • Players with live hands can leave the table during breaks but must return before the next hand starts.
  • Players with live hands can leave the table at any time during the betting rounds and showdown.
  • Players with live hands must remain at the table for all betting rounds and showdown. (correct)

In a heads-up game, who deals the last card and acts first pre-flop?

<p>The player with the small blind deals the last card and acts first pre-flop. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the "dead button" rule in tournament play?

<p>To ensure the button always moves in the same direction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a player intentionally dodging the blinds?

<p>The player incurs a penalty, as specified by the rules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a heads-up game, how is the button adjusted to ensure no player has the big blind twice in a row?

<p>The button is moved to the player who had the small blind in the previous hand. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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