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Poker Etiquette
Most poker players and dealers that you encounter in casinos and poker rooms will be very patient. Occasionally, a person may be grouchy if you breach poker etiquette, but for the most part, dealers and poker players will simply correct you and help you avoid future mistakes. Remember, everybody was new to poker at one time.
There are some poker do's and don't that should always be followed to ensure a fair, and enjoyable poker game.
DO act in turn. The flow of a poker game goes clockwise around the poker table. Always wait until it is your turn to bet, raise or fold. Acting out of turn is a breach of poker etiquette because it gives an advantage to other players who are acting behind you. If you do happen to act out of turn, apologize and try not to let it happen again.
DO act quickly when it is your turn. The pros you see on television are playing in an entirely different world than you. There is no need for drama when you are folding a poor hand.
DO Keep your cards in plain sight and "protected" at all times. By protected, we mean that your cards should have a chip or other type of marker on them to clearly indicate that they are in play. If your cards are not protected and somebody else's cards should touch your cards - when another players tosses them into the muck pile for example - your cards will be disqualified.
DO tip the dealer after you win a pot. Poker dealers rely on tips or "tokes" to earn a living. A dollar is an adequate toke for low limit poker games.
DO let the cards speak. Sometimes the cards can all look the same if you have been playing for a while. The dealer will declare the winner after the cards are shown.
DON'T discuss hands while they are still in play. Any small thing that you say, no matter how innocuous, may give another player an advantage. It is also sure to incite other players. Feel free to discuss any hand after it has been played out.
DON'T splash or wash the pot. Put your bet out in front out and let the dealer put it into the pot. The dealer must ensure that all of the bets are correct and that the correct rake has been pulled from the pot.
DON'T use a string raise. A string raise occurs when you attempt to raise after you have already called. If you intend to raise, call out "raise" and then put your chips out. It is also good to have enough chips in your hand for the raise at the time you call it.
DON'T show your cards to other players. This should be obvious, but you would be surprised at how many people do it.
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