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THE POKER LEAGUE RULES and GENERAL INFORMATION

Our greatest goal is for our players to have FUN!!

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AUPL tournaments are FREE, non-gambling entertainment. Anyone suspected of gambling will be asked to leave immediately. Under NO circumstances will any games be played for cash or any side bets be allowed.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

Eligibility

Players must be 21 years or older to be eligible to play in any AUPL events.

Registration and Seating

All players must sign in to play. Players will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Players will be allowed to select their own seats at the table assigned to them. Players will draw for deal. High card will win the deal to start the game. 

Chip Values

Red  = 100

Green  = 500

Yellow  = 1,000

Orange = 3,000

Purple = 5,000

White = 10,000

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Players begin each tournament with 9,900 in chips. Players are also awarded extra chips as follows:

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5,000 chip - Being signed in and sitting in your seat prior to the clock starting.

3,000 chip - Making a purchase of $5 or more for that nights tournament before 1st break

3,000 chip - Being a new player or bringing a new player

Tournament Start
No tournament may begin with less than 12 players.
Blinds

The person immediately to the left of the dealer/button will post the SMALL BLIND. The person immediately left of the SMALL BLIND will post the BIG BLIND. Under NO circumstances will a player ever be BIG BLIND twice in a row. The BUTTON can be in a dead position (meaning a position where a player has just been eliminated). The SMALL BLIND may also be in a dead position. The BIG BLIND may never be in a dead position; it must always advance to the next occupied seat. The blinds will increase as follows:

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100/200

200/400

400/800

500/1000

1000/2000

2000/4000 ETC......

 

First blind will run for 20 minutes, all following blinds will run for 17 minutes until there is only one player remaining. (the winner)

Players Entering a Tournament
No player may enter a tournament once the blinds reached the 200/400 level. 

If a player leaves the table and has not returned by the completion of the deal, their blinds will be posted (if necessary) and their hand folded. No player may enter into a tournament and be seated into the SMALL BLIND or BUTTON position.

Misdeal
If the dealer accidentally dealt a card face up, a card is seen by another player, or a card leaves the table, the deal is completed and the exposed card is shown to all players and becomes the first burn card ( regardless of position).  If two cards are exposed, a misdeal is declared, and the hand must be re-shuffled and re-dealt.
Betting

  • The minimum bet is the amount of the BIG BLIND.

  • The minimum raise must be double the previous bet.

  • No STRING BETS. A STRING BET is moving chips into play with more than one motion without a verbalization.

  • If a player goes all-in for less than 50% of what would constitute a full raise in that situation, the action is not considered re-opened for other players still in the hand meaning that all other players only have the option to call or fold. This is in the case that a flop has hit the board if this is per flop betting will remain open till the flop hits the board.

  • Players are highly encouraged to state their intentions (call, check or raise) before placing chips in front of them. All verbal announcements are binding. Any forward motion towards the playing field constitutes a bet. If there is no verbalization prior to a motion, all chips moved towards the pot must be put into play.

  • Players betting out of turn must stand on the bet they make. If a player continuously bets out of turn, after being warned by the dealer, there will be a 5 min. time out from the tournament.

All In and Side Pots

If a player lacks sufficient chips for a blind, the player MUST bet his/her remaining chips. If the player lacks sufficient chips for a bet, the player may bet his/her remaining chips. A player cannot win more chips from each player in the hand than he/she has bet. This situation creates a SIDE POT for players with remaining chips.

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Whenever a player is ALL IN and all betting action is completed, all hands in play will be turned face up. When a player loses all their chips, they are eliminated from play and must leave the table. If two or more players are eliminated on the same hand, the player who started the hand with more chips will be awarded the higher finishing position in points.

Rules of Play

  • Chips must remain on the table at all times.

  • All cards must remain above the table during play.

  • All cards and chips must be visible to the dealer and other players at all times. Large value chips must be visible to all players and dealers.

  • Players may NOT ask advice from any player or spectator. But can ask the Dealer. If a player exposes their cards to another ACTIVE player during the hand their cards will be mucked. If a player shows their cards at the end of the hand, the cards must be shown to all players (Show one, Show all). Please also remember this is FREE poker and NEW players are playing also they may need help from time to time.

  •  If a player exposes his cards prematurely the following applies:

    •  If the cards are exposed prior to the FLOP, the hand is mucked.

    •  If the hand is exposed after the FLOP, the hand must be left exposed and all other players have the option to either bet or fold. The player who exposed their cards may only call a bet or fold, they no longer have the option to initiate a bet or raise.

  •  A player’s cards are considered mucked when he moves the cards towards the muck pile and releases them. Once cards are mucked they CANNOT be put back into play.

  •  Players will be held to a 30 second decision clock. Players who do not make a decision on playing their hand in that time limit will have their hand mucked.

  • No SPLASHING the pot. Players must place their bets in front of them, so all players know exactly how much they are betting.

  • No TABLE TALK about a hand still in play. Players may not talk about their hand in any way, shape, or form while others are still playing, unless they are heads up while all in.

  • Players who leave the table will be blinded out and their hands folded until they return. A player’s chip stack may be pulled from the game if they are away from the table longer than 10 minutes.

  • NO player may talk on a cell phone while playing in a hand.

  • To be fair to all players playing the game, the only language allowed during play is English.

  • Couples are allowed to sit at the same table. However if they are suspected of cheating/helping they both will be asked to leave the tournament for the night. If it happens a 2nd time they will be asked to leave and the tournament director/league owner will be notified and it will be his/her call to remove the couple from the league. 

Conduct

  • Players are expected to exhibit good poker etiquette. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and players may be asked to leave the tournament. This includes inappropriate behavior towards players, restaurant staff, and bartenders.

  • ​Whining is not allowed in poker it is not the other players fault for the actions you take so keep your comments to yourself or leave the table to cool off then return when you can be nice.

  • Any further offense will constitute in a 5-minute time-out. If a player is given more than 2 time-outs in a tournament, they will be asked to leave the tournament.

  • Any player being rude to other players will be asked to leave for the night.

  • If the behavior continues there can be a suspension and or the problem player may be asked to never play in AUPL again.

  • All players will abide by all rules of the venue where they are playing.

  • Any player caught or is believed to be cheating will be asked to leave and will be banned from playing with AUPL.

  • League Director may sit with players and help them learn the game. As it is Fun Free poker and NEW players will always be welcome.

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