Rules

Though we're here to have fun and socialize, every game has rules, and poker is no different. When playing cards in one of our games, we ask that you please follow these simple rules to make sure our games stay fair and consistent.

No‑Limit Texas Hold’em Rules

Game Overview
1. Each player is dealt two private hole cards.
2. Five community cards are dealt face-up in three stages:
  1. Flop (three cards)
  2. Turn (one card)
  3. River (one card)
3. Players make the best five‑card poker hand using any combination of their hole cards and community cards.
4. No-Limit means players may bet any amount of their remaining chips at any time when it’s their turn.
Blinds & Deal
1. The two players to the left of the dealer post the Small Blind (SB) and Big Blind (BB) before cards are dealt.
2. Live straddle is allowed from Under the Gun (UTG) only.
3. The dealer position rotates clockwise after each hand.
4. Minimum buy‑in and rebuy amounts are set before the game starts.
Betting Rounds
1. Pre‑Flop – After blinds are posted, each player may fold, call, or raise.
2. Flop – Three community cards are dealt; betting resumes starting with the first active player to the dealer’s left.
3. Turn – Fourth community card dealt; another round of betting.
4. River – Fifth community card dealt; final round of betting.
Betting Rules
1. Minimum Raise: At least the size of the previous bet or raise.
2. All‑In: Players may wager all remaining chips at any time.
3. If a player goes all‑in for less than a full raise, betting continues normally; a side pot is created if necessary.
4. Verbal declarations are binding (e.g., saying “call,” “raise,” or “all‑in”).
Showdown
1. If more than one player remains after the final betting round, the last aggressor shows first; otherwise, showdown proceeds clockwise from the dealer.
2. Best five‑card hand wins the pot.
3. If hands are equal, the pot is split evenly.
House Rules
1. No string betting — a raise must be made in a single motion or declared verbally before placing chips.
2. Cards speak — the actual cards determine the winner, not verbal claims.
3. Chips in play must remain visible and countable at all times.
4. No rat-holing — players may not remove chips from the table unless leaving the game permanently for that session.
5. One chip rule - placing a single oversized chip into the pot without verbally declaring a raise will be considered a call.
6. Disputes are settled by the Club Manager or Dealer-in-Charge, whose decision is final.
7. Players are responsible for protecting their own hand at all times.
Etiquette
1. Act in turn; avoid exposing cards before action is complete.
2. No coaching or discussing a hand in progress.
3. Players should avoid slow rolling whenever possible.
4. Keep conversation friendly; abusive language will not be tolerated.
5. Electronic device use is not permitted while participating in a hand.

Side Games

The Nit Game
1. A predetermined bounty is agreed upon by all participating players.
2. All players start with a token.
3. When a player wins a pot, they must reveal their winning hand to give up a token.
4. The last player holding a token must pay the bounty to each other player.
The Stupid Game
1. A predetermined bounty is agreed upon by all participating players.
2. When a player wins a pot, they must reveal their winning hand to collect a token.
3. The last player without a token must pay the bounty to each other player.
The Seven Deuce Game
1. A predetermined bounty is agreed upon by all participating players.
2. Any player who wins a pot and shows 7-2 receives the bounty from every other player.
High Hand Jackpot
1. Each participating player contributes a predetermined amount to a jackpot.
2. The player who makes the strongest hand of the night wins the jackpot.
3. Hands using only one hole card are eligible.
4. If multiple players tie, the jackpot is split evenly.
Double-Board PLO Bomb Pots
1. All participating players post a predetermined blind before the deal.
2. Each player receives four hole cards.
3. Two flops are dealt immediately; betting begins on the flop.
4. Play then proceeds as standard Pot-Limit Omaha.
5. Players must use exactly two hole cards and three community cards to form their best five-card hand on each board.
6. Pots are awarded separately for each board. Winning both boards scoops the entire pot.

Updated 09/28/2025