THE WORLD'S #1 POKER MANUAL - Card Games

Poker Book, Policies
then consistently follow the guidelines, even when that costs him money. Why would he do something
that costs him money? Because in the long run, such a policy delivers major financial benefits by giving
him control of the rules. Furthermore, he can from time to time remind everyone of the money he has
lost because of his "fairness," which reinforces everyone's confidence in him as the controller of the
rules.
b. Disputed plays (70)
Because the good player interprets the rules consistently and fairly, his opponents implicitly trust him
and depend on him to resolve disputed plays and technical problems about poker. Typical approaches he
uses in settling commonly disputed plays are summarized in Table 21.
TABLE 21
DISPUTED PLAYS
Disputed Play Consistent Approach
Misdeal Cards are never redealt because of a misdeal. Each
player is responsible for his own cards. Any misdealt
hand having an uncorrectable advantage must be
folded. Any misdealt hand that is correctable or left at
a disadvantage can be played.
Exposed card during the deal An exposed card can never be exchanged for a new
one--all cards must be accepted.
Exposed card before the deal All cards must come off in order. No one can ask for a
reshuffle, a cut, or a different card.
Out-of-turn betting, calling, raising, or
checking
Any play made out of turn (except folding) is
meaningless and can be remade or changed during the
player's proper turn.
Note: These approaches are for private games. Approaches for public games (casino and club poker) may be
entirely different. See Part six for information on public poker.
The approaches in Table 21 provide clear and consistent solutions to disputes that commonly occur,
especially in complex games involving split pots and twists.
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