The Grenadier Amateur Poker League

Private Members Club

Table Etiquette

Table etiquette is an important part of game play it enables the hands to flow smoothly and helps avoid mistakes and confusion, it also makes playing the game more enjoyable.

Below are some basic guidelines regarding table etiquette but to be honest its all common sense.

The majority of the items below are also covered in the membership rules.

1. Always try and arrive at the venue on time.

2. Side tables are provided for drinks, ash trays etc please don't place personal items on the table top including drinks.

3. Please mind your language! we all swear from time to time but certain words should never be heard.

4. Always keep your cards in view on the table top and away from the burnt and folded cards.

5.When Shuffling please keep the cards above the table in view.

6. Always keep your chips in view of all the players.

7. When placing a bet, call, raise or all in please state clearly what you are doing to avoid any mistakes. This means no string bets. 

8. Always place the chips you are betting gently on the table across the line in front of you, never throw your chips into play as they could get mixed up with other chips. When a round of betting has been completed and the dealer states the "pots good" please move your chips gently to in front of the dealer or to where he indicates. DO NOT leave the chips you have placed over the line when the "pots good"

9. If a player has paid to see your cards (called) you must show your cards as the other player has paid to see them and its would be considered impolite not to show them.

10. DO NOT look through folded, burnt or undealt cards at any time.

11. If you fold a hand please state "FOLD" and place your cards over the line on the table where the dealer can move them to the folded pile.

12. At the end of a hand it is always good practice to make sure everyone understands why the winning hand has won especially if there are novice players at the table. It only takes a few seconds and it will ensure fair play and avoid any confusion.

13. If a player busts out of a game it is essential that the player leaves the table to avoid confusion when the next dealer deals the hole cards.

14. If players who have busted out of the game wish to watch the games continue please stand at least two meters away from the players as some players may get distracted by someone standing behind them.

15. Most importantly........... HAVE FUN!

Basically table etiquette is common sense and politeness if all players play with the correct table etiquette more fun will be had as game play runs more smoothly.