LOL @ Poker Etiquette....
So, a couple of the people I play with tell me I dont know all the poker ethics that the local players have, so I decided to read up on some opinions on what to do, and not to do, at a poker table, here are some of the interesting things I have found.
Poker Etiquette Rules Top-10
1.Swearing
Pretend that your Grandmother is at the table, and she's a very, very nice person.
2.Dealer or Player Abuse
It's not nice to be mean to people anywhere.
3.Playing Slowly
It's not fun for the other players when they have to wait forever for you to make a decision. Some people use this as a tactic to make other players nervous, but they're just drawing out the game.
4.Splashing the Pot
Throwing your chips into the current pot is rude because it makes it hard for people to see what your bet is. Stack neatly and make your Mom proud.
5.Acting in turn
Refrain from a betting action like folding your hand, until the action comes to you. This gives information to people before their turn to act.
6.String bets
This is another poor etiquette tactic to create a response in the opponent. Only grab the amount of chips that you intend on betting, so not to freak out the other players by making them think you're betting more than you actually are. Place them in one action, don't string out the bet.
7.Hitting on the Other Players
Regardless of whether or not you've never seen a poker player that hot before, you should refrain from hitting on the other players at the table. I suppose this could be used to freak out some of the more advanced players, but a hand on the thigh could result in cranial damage. Maybe wait until you've won the hand, you'll have a better chance at the bar later on. :) No
8.Comments During a Hand
It's not appropriate to make comments about possible hands being played regardless of whether you're in the hand. This can give unfair advice to less seasoned players. This is especially true when talking about your hand or the cards you just threw.
9.Intentionally Avoiding Blinds
Games like Hold 'Em and Omaha, where blinds are required, it is not appropriate to leave the table intentionally whenever it is your turn to pay your blind. Some players use this tactic to avoid an unfavorable betting position.
10.Don't be a Jerk
No one wants to play with jerks. All the above can be summed up into this statement. Sure, often the stakes are pretty high and the temptation to do something uncouth to better your position becomes large, but a win with class is actually a victory.
Most of the other sites I read were pretty much the same rules, with more or less explanation here and there. It appears I had some things to learn, I myself dont like to offend people in any way, so I figured Id brush up on these unspoken rules.
Poker Etiquette Rules Top-10
1.Swearing
Pretend that your Grandmother is at the table, and she's a very, very nice person.
2.Dealer or Player Abuse
It's not nice to be mean to people anywhere.
3.Playing Slowly
It's not fun for the other players when they have to wait forever for you to make a decision. Some people use this as a tactic to make other players nervous, but they're just drawing out the game.
4.Splashing the Pot
Throwing your chips into the current pot is rude because it makes it hard for people to see what your bet is. Stack neatly and make your Mom proud.
5.Acting in turn
Refrain from a betting action like folding your hand, until the action comes to you. This gives information to people before their turn to act.
6.String bets
This is another poor etiquette tactic to create a response in the opponent. Only grab the amount of chips that you intend on betting, so not to freak out the other players by making them think you're betting more than you actually are. Place them in one action, don't string out the bet.
7.Hitting on the Other Players
Regardless of whether or not you've never seen a poker player that hot before, you should refrain from hitting on the other players at the table. I suppose this could be used to freak out some of the more advanced players, but a hand on the thigh could result in cranial damage. Maybe wait until you've won the hand, you'll have a better chance at the bar later on. :) No
8.Comments During a Hand
It's not appropriate to make comments about possible hands being played regardless of whether you're in the hand. This can give unfair advice to less seasoned players. This is especially true when talking about your hand or the cards you just threw.
9.Intentionally Avoiding Blinds
Games like Hold 'Em and Omaha, where blinds are required, it is not appropriate to leave the table intentionally whenever it is your turn to pay your blind. Some players use this tactic to avoid an unfavorable betting position.
10.Don't be a Jerk
No one wants to play with jerks. All the above can be summed up into this statement. Sure, often the stakes are pretty high and the temptation to do something uncouth to better your position becomes large, but a win with class is actually a victory.
Most of the other sites I read were pretty much the same rules, with more or less explanation here and there. It appears I had some things to learn, I myself dont like to offend people in any way, so I figured Id brush up on these unspoken rules.
posted by SoveriegnOne at 6:13 PM
4 Comments:
So there you go...now you know how to be a polite fish, instead of...well, you know. :)
I for one, am guilty of #9. I take all of my smoke breaks when I'm under the gun. Why? Not because I want an advantage...but because I don't want to miss any FREE hands.
I'm such an asshole.
#9 is most likely an old-school rule, for back in the days when people might not have gotten "missed blind" buttons. If it's a $100/$200 limit game... your ass is not going to get up for a smoke during a FREE HAND, are ya?
Hell no.
Did it once in the pink game (7.50/15)...most expensive smoke break ever! I'll only do it up to maybe 3/6.
Does #7 mean I can't hit on Diana everytime I see her at the 'Gata? ONLY players, not waitresses! Yes!!!!
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