Poker Tournament Rules: Chips Management

What is the penalty for a player who holds or transports chips in a way that takes them out of view?

The player will forfeit the chips and may be disqualified. (correct)
The player will be warned and the chips will be returned to the tournament inventory.
The player will be disqualified and the chips will be returned to the tournament inventory.
The player will be fined and the chips will be returned to the tournament inventory.

What is the recommended way for players to transport chips when needed?

Players should hold the chips in their hands.
The TDA recommends the house provide racks or bags to transport chips when needed. (correct)
Players should keep the chips in their pockets.
Players should use their own containers to transport the chips.

What happens to lost and found chips for which ownership cannot be determined?

The chips are distributed evenly among all players.
The chips are auctioned off and the proceeds are donated to charity.
The chips are returned to the players who lost them.
The chips are taken out of play and returned to tournament inventory. (correct)

What happens if the dealer kills a player's hand by mistake or if a hand is fouled and cannot be identified to 100% certainty?

The player has no redress and is not entitled to a refund of their called bets. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper way to muck in stud poker?

Turning down all the up cards and pushing them all forward face down. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding disclosure and protecting other players in the tournament?

Players are required to protect other players in the tournament at all times. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a player picks up the upcards while facing action in a stud poker game?

The player's hand is dead and they forfeit any bets they have made. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a player's hand is fouled but can be identified, what happens?

The hand is considered live and remains in play despite any cards exposed. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a player who discloses information about other players' hands to gain an advantage?

The player will be disqualified from the tournament. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rule about protecting other players in the tournament?

To maintain the integrity of the tournament and prevent cheating. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT allowed in the game of poker?

Discussing strategy with another player (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of exposing cards with action pending?

The player is penalized, but the hand is not dead (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should players fold their cards according to the text?

Push the cards forward low to the table (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for soft play in poker?

Both b and c (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of chip dumping and other forms of collusion?

Disqualification (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an etiquette violation according to the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a player who is on penalty and away from the table?

Both a and b (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the discretion of the tournament director regarding the 'checking the exclusive nuts when last to act on the river' situation?

The tournament director has discretion to determine if it is a soft play violation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the chips of a disqualified player in the tournament?

The chips are removed from play (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is prohibited in the game of poker?