Poker Rules

RULES OF THE POKER GAME

POKER
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1 DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
2 EQUIPMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
3 THE CARDS …………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
4 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER GAME……………………………………… 13
5 THE SHUFFLE, CUT AND CARD REPLACEMENT………………………………….. 14
6 PLACEMENT OF WAGERS ………………………………………………………………….. 14
7 COMMISSIONORTABLECHARGE……………………………………………………….17
8 DEALING THE GAME…………………………………………………………………………… 20
All Versions of Poker……………………………………………………………………………..20
Player and Blind Movements …………………………………………………………………. 22
Draw (Blind) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Draw (Kitty) …………………………………………………………………………………………. 25
Draw (Ante wager) ……………………………………………………………………………….. 28
Triple Draw (2 to 7) and (A to 5)……………………………………………………………… 29
Lowball Draw (2 to 7) and (A to 5) ………………………………………………………….. 33
Five Card Stud …………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Crown Stud …………………………………………………………………………………………. 38
Seven Card Stud…………………………………………………………………………………..40
Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Eight Qualifier ………………………………………………….. 42
Seven Card Stud Razz………………………………………………………………………….. 44
Two Card Manila ………………………………………………………………………………….. 47
Three Card Manila ……………………………………………………………………………….. 49
Faro Manila …………………………………………………………………………………………. 51
Holdem……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 53
Double Flop Holdem …………………………………………………………………………….. 55
Pineapple Holdem…………………………………………………………………………………58
Crazy Pineapple Holdem ………………………………………………………………………. 61
Crazy Pineapple Hi-Low Eight Qualifier …………………………………………………… 63
Holdem Hi-Low Eight Qualifier ……………………………………………………………….. 66
Omaha ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69
Omaha Hi-Low Eight Qualifier………………………………………………………………… 72
9 IRREGULARITIES ……………………………………………………………………………….. 75
10 TOURNAMENT RULES…………………………………………………………………………86
11 GENERAL PROVISIONS………………………………………………………………………. 89
Diagram A …………………………………………………………………………………………… 91
Diagram B …………………………………………………………………………………………… 92
Diagram C …………………………………………………………………………………………… 93

DEFINITIONS

1.1 In these rules the following meanings apply:-
“Absent Button” means a button placed by the Dealer in a
players playing area denoting this player has previously missed
his/her blind bet and is absent from the table.

“Action” means a player acting in turn.

“All-in” means a player has invested all of his/her remaining
chips in the outcome of a hand. His/her wager cannot be more
than a legal bet or a legal bet and raise if a raise is an option.
He/she can only win that portion of the pot in which he/she
contributed chips plus an equal amount of chips from each
player remaining in the pot.

“Ante wager” means a predetermined contribution to the pot by
all players before any cards are dealt in a hand.

“Bet” means a player’s wager.

“Betting round” means a complete cycle from the time the
Dealer deals the cards and the first bettor makes his/her wager,
to the last person to call.

“Blind” means a designated bet placed before the first card is
dealt. The blind is a live bet which can win the pot if not called
or raised.

“Booth Dealer” means a Dealer (or above) who is responsible
for the operation of the Booth.

“Boxed Card” means a card found face-up in the deck.

“Burn” means the Dealer removing the top card from the deck
before the start of a betting round.

“Burn card” means a card which is removed from the top of the
deck by the Dealer without exposing its value and placed facedown,
separate from the discards before the start of a round.

“Button” means an object on the table which designates the
Dealer or last player to act in a round. The button is moved one
position in a clockwise rotation at the conclusion of each hand.

“Buy-in” means the purchase of chips before the start of a
hand.

“Cage” means a secure area with access to the gaming floor
which players and Chip Runners (or above) purchase chips.

“Call” means placing a bet equal to the highest legal bet in that
round or going all-in if remaining chips are less than the size of
that bet. In games where there are blind bets the first player to
act after the initial deal will call by placing a bet equal to the last
blind bet. A player will be bound to a call if they announce their
intention to do so.

“Cap” means the maximum amount of rake to be collected.

“Cards speak” means that any hand placed open and flat on
the table will be read by the Dealer and can be announced by
any player at the table. A player need not correctly identify
his/her hand to win if the above conditions have been met.

“Casino Supervisor” means a person who is responsible for
the supervision and management of gaming operations.

“Check” means not initiating a bet but retaining all rights to act
in the event a bet is made. A check will only be an option if no
blind is placed or bet made.

“Chemmy Shuffle” means cards mixed face-down on the table
with a circular motion of the hands.

“Chip Runner” means a casino employee employed by the
casino to facilitate player buy-ins, player seating and provide fills
for poker tables.

“Collection time” means the time at which the house will
assess time collection.

“Commission” means the percentage of the pot due to the
house or the amount due to the house for hosting the game.

“Community cards” means cards dealt face-upward which can
be used by all players to complete their best possible hand.

“Cut” means to divide the deck into two face-down stacks and
then reunite them by locating the bottom stack on the former top
stack without changing the order of cards within each stack.

“Cutting card” means a card which cannot be construed as a
playing card to be placed under the bottom card of the deck
before dealing.

“Dead button” means a Dealer Button in front of an empty seat
to adjust the movement of the blind so that each person pays the
correct amount of blind.

“Dead hand” means a hand that has no claim to the pot.

“Deal” means the distribution of playing cards to the players.

“Dealer Button” means a button placed to indicate the
designated player, who will receive the last cards in each round
of play. The player to the immediate right of the Dealer will
receive the button for the first round of play. The button will be
passed in a clockwise direction around the table at the
conclusion of each round of play.

“Dealt-out Button” means a button placed by the Dealer
denoting that this player is to be dealt-out of the current hand.

“Dealer” means a casino employee who distributes all cards
and handles all pot duties, but does not have a financial stake or
receive a hand.

“Defective deck” means a deck that contains an incorrect
number of cards for the game in progress, duplicate cards, a
joker(s), five or more boxed cards, two or more different back
designs or colours, cards in play which have become marked,
scratched or can be read without looking at the face,
manufacturing imperfections, or any problem with the deck the
management considers detrimental to the security and integrity
of the game.

“Double Flop” means where the game requires the Dealer to
deal a second flop immediately below the first flop.

“Down card” means a card dealt face-downward.

“Draw” means a type of poker or the taking of additional cards
by a player as in Draw Poker.

“Drop” means the amount of rake or commission for the game.
“Drop slide” means a device attached to a table which is used

for the placement and dropping of the commission into the drop
box.
“Eight Qualifier” means an unpaired five card hand with no

card higher than an eight.

“Fixed bet” means a bet must be of a designated amount. Also
known as a structured bet.
“Flexible bet” means a bet can be of varying size within fixed

parameters. Also known as spread limit.

“Flop” means three community cards dealt face-downward and
turned face-upward simultaneously.
“Fold” means to surrender a hand or refuse to call a bet.
“Forced bet” means a mandatory bet for the purpose of starting

a pot.

“Head to Head” means where only two active players remain in
the betting round.
“Hand” means one game in a series, one deal, the cards held

by a player, cards retained by a player entitling him/her to
participate in the action, or the combination of cards necessary
to win a pot.

“Holdem” means a type of Poker.
“Hole cards” means a player’s concealed cards.
“House” means the Casino Operator.
“Kitty” means a type of Draw Poker with an extra hand dealt in

the centre called a Kitty.

“Lammer” means a marker used to denote a cash and/or chip
transfer.
“Limits” means the range or structure of the betting.

“Main Pot” means the first pot created in a game of Poker.

“Manila” means a type of poker.

“Misdeal” means a hand dealt incorrectly or the action of
dealing a hand incorrectly.

“Missed Blind Button” means a button placed by the Dealer in
a players playing area denoting that this player has missed
his/her blind bet.

“Mobile Bank” means an amount of chips carried by a Chip
Runner to facilitate player change and table fills.

“Muck” means the discard pile.

“No limit” means no constraint is placed on the maximum size
of any bet or raise.

“Omaha” means a type of Poker.

“Open” means making the first betting action.

“Opener” means the person who makes the first betting action.

“Over-blind bet” means a voluntary blind immediately to the left
of the last blind and double the amount of the previous blind.

“Oversize chip”: means a wager made with a single chip that is
in excess of the previous wager made.

“Picked up” means that if a player is away from a table for a
specific period of time, his/her chips will be removed from the
table and held at the Tournament Booth until he/she returns.

“Player Walking Button” means a button placed by the Dealer
in a players playing area denoting that this player is absent from
the table.

“Poker Supervisor (or above)” means a person who is
responsible for the supervision and management of gaming
operations and who has successfully completed an approved
poker training program.

“Pot” means the sum of the ante wagers, blinds and called
wagers.

“Qualifier” means a minimum hand requirement before
entitlement to a pot award.

“Rack” means a metal tray secured to a Poker Table for the
storing of chips, cards, cash and other items which from time to
time may be used in a game of Poker.

“Raise” means a bet within the table limits, that is an implicit call
plus an amount in excess of the previous bet or raise by at least
as large an amount, except in the case of an all-in raise. A
player will be bound to raise if they announce their intention to
do so.

“Rake” (also known as commission) means the act of taking the
percentage of the pot due to the house or the amount due to the
house for hosting the game.

“Reserved Button” means a button placed by the Dealer in the
playing area of a vacant seat denoting that this seat is available
for allocation as determined by Poker Room Management.

“Round of Play” means from the time the Dealer deals the first
card until the time the pot is pushed.

“Showdown” means determining the winner of the pot after the
completion of all betting.

“Side pot(s)” means a separate pot(s) created in a game of
poker due to one or more players being all-in.

“Spread Limit” means a bet can be of varying size within fixed
parameters. This may also be known as a flexible bet.

“Stand-alone Table” means a Poker table that operates
independently of a Poker Cage and in accordance with the
procedures for a regular gaming table.

“Structured limit” means a bet will be of a designated amount.
Also known as fixed bet.

“Stud” means a type of Poker.

“Substantial action” means an action by two or more players.
An action may consist of betting, checking, folding, calling or
raising.

“Suit” means a group of similarly coloured and like-symbol
cards.

“Table stakes” means a player will only wager within the limits
up to the amount of chips possessed by that player on the table
in plain view before the start of any one hand.

“Time Collection” means the collection of money due to the
House determined as a set fee per time period.

“Tournament Director” means the person responsible for the
overall management of a tournament.

“Wager” means an action by which a player places gaming
chips into the pot on any betting round.

1.2
Unless contrary intention appears, a Poker Supervisor (or above)
or a Casino Supervisor may perform any function or exercise any
power of the Dealer.
1.3
A reference in these rules to the game is a reference to the game
of Poker played at a particular gaming table.

EQUIPMENT

2.1
Poker will be played on a table having places for seated players
and a place for the Dealer.
2.2
The table layout will be marked in a manner similar to that shown
in Diagram’s “A” “B” and “C”.and may or may not have printed on
it the name and/or logo of the Casino or the logo of the particular
Poker Promotion or Event being played at the time.
2.3
A table may be fitted with a drop slide and/or a drop box.

THE CARDS

3.1
Depending on the particular version of Poker being played the
game will be will be played with:-
3.1.1
A full deck of 52 cards without jokers, with backs of the
same colour and design and one cutting card; or
3.1.2
A 40 card deck consisting of: Ace, King, Queen, Jack,
10, 9, 8, 7, 6 and 5 of each suit (spades, hearts,
diamonds and clubs) and one cutting card; or
3.1.3
A 36 card deck consisting of: Ace, King, Queen, Jack,
10, 9, 8, 7 and 6 in each suit (spades, hearts, diamonds
and clubs) and one cutting card, or
3.1.4
A 32 card deck consisting of: Ace, King, Queen, Jack,
10, 9, 8 and 7 of each suit (spades, hearts, diamonds
and clubs) and one cutting card.
3.1.5
A 20 card deck consisting of: Ace, King, Queen, Jack
and 10 of each suit (spades, hearts, diamonds and
clubs) and one cutting card.
3.2
Card Ranking and Order of Poker Hands
3.2.1
52 card deck
(a)
The rank of each card in descending order for a
52 card deck is: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9,
8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, (Ace, when used in a small
straight).
(b)
The order of Poker Hands for a 52 card deck in
descending order is as follows:
(i) Royal Flush
Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10 of the same
suit. No suit is deemed higher than any
other suit.

(ii) Straight flush
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Five cards of the same suit in numerical
sequence. The highest card in the hand
designates the relative value of the
straight flush. No suit is deemed higher
than any other suit

Four of a kind

Four cards of the same rank, plus one
other card. If the four of a kind’s are
the same, the remaining card is
compared beginning with the highest,
then in descending order of rank.

Full House

Three cards of the same rank combined
with a pair of another rank. The value of
the three cards has priority over the pair
in comparing hands.

Flush

Five cards of the same suit. The highest
ranked card in the hand designates the
relative value of the flush, followed by
the second, third fourth or fifth ranked
card if necessary in comparing hands.
No suit is deemed higher than any other
suit.

Straight

Five cards in numerical sequence - The
highest ranked card in the sequence
designates the relative value of the
straight. An Ace may count high or low
in a straight, eg. 5, 4, 3, 2, Ace or Ace,
King, Queen, Jack, Ten.

(vii) Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same rank, with any
two unmatched cards. If the three of a
kind’s are the same, the remaining
cards are compared beginning with
the highest, then in descending order
of rank.

(viii) Two Pair
Two cards of the same rank combined
with two cards of another rank, plus one
other card. The highest pair has priority
when comparing hands. If the high pairs
are the same, then the low pairs are
compared, and then the remaining card.

(ix) One Pair
Two cards of the same rank, combined
with three unmatched cards. A higher
pair beats a lower pair. If the pairs are
the same, the remaining three cards are
compared, beginning with the highest,
then in descending order of rank.

(x) No Pair
Five unmatched cards, the highest
ranked card in the hand designates the
relative value of the hand, followed by
the next highest, and so on in
descending order of rank.

(xi) Low hand values
Low hands apply only to the games of
Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo,
Holdem Hi-Low and Crazy Pineapple Hi-
Low, and will consist of 5 individual
cards from the range 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,A.
For the purpose of determining winning
hands in low poker the reverse order of
ranking will apply. In low hands, series
of consecutive cards and series of cards
comprising cards of the same suit do not
constitute straights or flushes. The
highest card used in the hand
designates the relative value of the low
hand. eg. If 7,5,4,3,2, versus 6,5,4,3,2,
then 6,5,4,3,2, is the winning low hand.

3.2.2 40, 36 and 32 card deck
(a)
The rank of each card in descending order for a
40 card deck is: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9,
8, 7, 6, 5, (Ace, when used in a small straight).
(b)
The rank of each card in descending order for a
36 card deck is: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9,
8, 7, 6, (Ace, when used in a small straight).
(c)
The rank of each card in descending order for a
32 card deck is: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9,
8, 7, (Ace, when used in a small straight).
(d)
The order of Poker Hands for a 40, 36 and 32
card deck in descending order is as follows. The
hands are defined in 3.2.1 (b) above.
(i) Royal Flush
(ii) Straight flush
(iii) Four of a kind
(iv) Flush
(v) Full House

(vi)
Straight
(vii)
Three of a Kind
(viii)
Two Pair
(ix)
One Pair
(x)
No Pair
3.2.3
20 card deck
(a)
The rank of each card in descending order for a
20 card deck is: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10.
(b)
The order of Poker Hands for a 20 card deck in
descending order is as follows. The hands are
defined in 3.2.1 (b) above.
(i)
Royal Flush
(ii)
Four of a kind
(iii)
Full House
(iv)
Straight
(v)
Three of a Kind
(vi)
Two Pair
3.2.4
All suits have the same rank except when determining
the bring-in bet, in Stud games, or when a pot cannot be
divided equally. In these instances the rank of suits,
highest to lowest will be:
(a)
Spades;
(b)
Hearts;
(c)
Diamonds; and
(d)
Clubs. Subject to rule 8.1.5
3.3
A Casino Supervisor may at any time, instruct the Dealer to
check and verify the correct number of cards.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER GAME

4.1
The maximum number of players for a poker game will be:-
Table 1: Maximum Number of Players
Number of Cards in Deck 52 40 36 32 20
Game Maximum Number of Players
Draw (Blind) Eight (8) Six (6) Five (5) Five (5)
Draw (Ante wager) Eight (8) Six (6) Five (5) Five (5)
Draw (Kitty) Seven (7) Five (5) Four (4) Four (5)
Triple Draw (2 to 7) and
(A to 5)
Six (6)
Lowball Draw (2 to 7)
and (A to 5)
Eight (8)
Five Card Stud Ten (10) Eight (8) Seven (7) Six (6) -
Crown Stud Ten (10) Eight (8) Seven (7) Six (6) -
Seven Card Stud Eight (8) Six (6) Five (5) Four (4) -
Seven Card Stud Hi-Low
Eight Qualifier
Eight (8) Six (6) Five (5) Four (4) -
Seven Card Stud Razz Eight (8)
Holdem Eleven (11) Eleven (11) Six (6)
Double Flop Holdem Eleven (11)
Pineapple Holdem Eleven (11)
Crazy Pineapple Holdem Eleven (11)
Crazy Pineapple Holdem
Hi-Low Eight Qualifier
Eleven (11)
Holdem Hi-Low Eight
Qualifier
Eleven (11)
Omaha Ten (10)
Omaha Hi-Lo Eight
Qualifier
Ten (10)
Two Card Manila Eleven (11) Eleven (11)
Three Card Manila Nine (9) Seven (7)
Faro Manila Eight (8)

5
THE SHUFFLE, CUT AND CARD REPLACEMENT

5.1
The cards will be shuffled in preparation for each round of play.
5.2
After the cards have been shuffled, the Dealer will cut the cards
(once only) and place them on the cutting card.
5.3
Card Replacement
5.3.1
Cards may, at the discretion of a Dealer, Game
Supervisor or Casino Supervisor be changed after any
round of play if for any reason a card or cards become
unfit for further use.
5.3.2
Where all the cards are replaced, the new cards will be
checked, shuffled and cut in accordance with these
rules.
6
PLACEMENT OF WAGERS

6.1
Wagers will only be accepted in chips.
6.2
Prior to the commencement of play, each player will place on the
table, in full view of the Dealer and all players, at least the
minimum buy-in required in chips or cash, which will be
immediately converted to chips.
6.3
The type of game, minimum buy-in, betting limits and house
commission or hourly time charge will be displayed on a notice
at the table.
6.4
In all blind games the last compulsory blind bet will be at least
equal to the table minimum for the first betting round.
6.5
A raise will be within the table limits and will not be less than any
previous bet or raise, in that betting round, except in the event of
a player being all-in.
6.6
Where a betting limit is specified in terms of a ratio to the pot
(half pot or full pot) and a player wishes to raise, the amount
required for a player to call will be included in the pot before the
betting limit is calculated.

6.7
Where the game is spread limit, each bet or raise will be at least
equal to the betting minimum if first to act or equal to the last bet
or raise if action has been taken, but a player may raise up to the
betting maximum.
6.8
In all games where the betting limit is expressed in terms of a
ratio to the pot, or specified no limit there will be no limit to the
number of raises permitted. In all other cases there will be a
limit of three raises in a betting round, unless the betting is head
to head then there will be no limit to the number of raises
6.9
A Poker Supervisor (or above) may change any game, minimum
buy-in, betting limit and betting type, provided prior notice of at
least three hands has been given to the players. In the event
the majority of the players are in agreement, no notice need be
given and changes will become effective immediately. Changes
will only be made at the completion of a hand.
6.10
A player will not augment or reduce his/her table stake during
any round of play. A player not in a hand may augment his/her
stake, but will not remove chips from the table.
6.11
In all games if a player makes a raise of 50% or more of the
previous wager without an indication of intent he/she will be
required to make the raise up to the minimum raise permitted. In
all games if a player makes a raise of less than 50% of the
previous wager or raise without an announcement or indication
of intent it will be taken as a call.
6.12
In limit games, a single oversize chip will constitute a call if there
is no announcement or indication of intent to raise.
6.13
In No-Limit or pot ratio games:
6.13.1
A single oversize chip without an announcement or
indication of intent to raise will:
(a)
In the first betting round constitute a call;

(b)
In subsequent betting rounds if it is the first
wager of that betting round it will constitute the
size of the oversize chip bet or the maximum
wager permitted within the betting limits. If it is
not the first wager of the betting round it will
constitute a call.
6.13.2
If a player states raise and bets with an oversize chip,
the raise will be the maximum amount allowable up to
the size of that chip.
6.14
All games may be scheduled with a predetermined amount of
time to act ranging from 5 seconds to 60 seconds and
administered by the Dealer. If a player has not acted before
this time his/her hand will be dead if there was a previous bet,
or will be considered a check if there has been no previous
betting for that betting round.
6.15 Tapping Out or Going All-In
6.15.1
A player who wishes to remain in a hand but does not
have a sufficient bank of chips to meet a wager, must
wager the remaining amount of his/her bank of chips and
tap out or go all-in. He/she remains in the hand as an
active player until the showdown, but will take no further
part in any subsequent betting round(s).
6.15.2
In all fixed and spread limit games if the amount
wagered by a player is:
(a)
Less than half the amount required to constitute
a bet or raise, all subsequent players will be
permitted to call for less than the structured
amount, or raise by increasing the bet to the
structured level. Any active player previous to
the all-in may only call the all-in bet if there has
been no subsequent raise.
(b)
Equal to or greater than half the amount required
to constitute a bet or raise, all subsequent
players will have the option of calling the amount
wagered, or calling and raising the structured
level. Any active player previous to the all-in
may also raise by the structured level if there
has been no subsequent raise.

6.15.3
In all games where betting limits are specified as a ratio
to the pot or no limit and a player goes all-in, if the total
amount wagered by the player is in excess of the
amount required to call and is less than the amount
required to constitute a raise, this excess amount will not
be considered to be a raise. No other active player will
call and raise in respect to only the excess amount
wagered by the player tapping out.
6.16
In all games if a player makes a bet of less than the amount
required to call, he/she will be required to make up the
difference or fold and surrender the bet to the pot.
6.17
Verbal declarations in turn are binding. Action out of turn
may be binding:
6.17.1 If a player bets, raises or calls out of turn the bet
stands;
6.17.2 If a player who should have acted prior to the out of
turn player chooses to bet more than the out of turn
bet, the player who acted out of turn can either make
up the difference to call, or take back his/her bet and
fold, or re-raise.
6.17.3 A player who checks out of turn forfeits all rights to
bet or raise.
COMMISSION OR TABLE CHARGE

7.1
The Casino Operator will levy a fee at each poker table in the
form of a commission known as a rake or a time charge on each
player participating in the game. The Casino Operator will
display a sign detailing the type of rake utilised: straight
percentage, time charge and/or fixed commission per hand, and
the amount of minimum and maximum permissible rake in dollar
terms (cap). The commission will be known as the rake.
7.2
The Casino Operator will use one or more of the following
methods in determining and collecting the commission:

7.2.1

7.2.2

A commission in the range of 2% to 10% of all sums
wagered in a hand will be collected from the pot and any
side pots.

(a)
The amount to be collected will be calculated
and collected from the pot and any side pots by
the Dealer during or after the conclusion of a
betting round and placed on the drop slide as
play progresses.
(b)
Upon completion of that round of play, the
commission will be immediately dropped by the
Dealer into the drop box.
(c)
Where the game is being played on a standalone
table, commission will be collected and
added to the float at the completion of the hand.
A fee based on time charges:

(a)
Assessments will be calculated on a “per-table”
basis and imposed on a “per-player” basis.
Inactive players will also be assessed.
(b)
Time charges will be expressed as an hourly
fee, based on the particular limits at a game.
The hourly fee will be payable in advance.
(c)
A sign detailing the maximum hourly fee per
player will be displayed at the table.
(d)
Time charges once assessed will be placed on
the drop slide by the Dealer or where the game
is being played on a stand-alone table,
commission will be collected and added to the
float.
(e)
All time charges collected must be verified by a
Poker Supervisor (or above) prior to being
dropped into the drop box by the Dealer, or in
the case of a stand-alone table, placed in the
float.

7.2.3
Fixed commission payable per hand
(a)
The amount to be collected will be taken from
the pot and any side pots by the Dealer during or
after the conclusion of a betting round and
placed on the drop slide as play progresses.
(b)
The charge will be expressed as a per hand fee,
based on the particular limits at a game and the
number of players in the hand and a sign
detailing the maximum fee per hand will be
displayed at the table.
(c)
Upon completion of that round of play, the
commission will be immediately dropped by the
Dealer into the drop box or in the case of a
stand-alone table, placed in the float.
7.2.4 Fixed commission payable per person per hand
(a)
This type of commission will be expressed as a
“per person per hand” fee, based on the
particular limits of the game. A sign detailing the
fee per hand will be displayed at the table.
(b)
The Dealer will collect the fee from each player
prior to the commencement of the hand.
(c)
The Dealer will immediately drop the
commission into the drop box or in the case of a
stand-alone table, place it in the float.
7.3
A Poker Supervisor (or above) may vary the method and amount
of commission to be charged for a game prior to the
commencement of a hand provided that the table signs are
changed.
7.4
A Poker Supervisor (or above) may vary the method and amount
of commission to be charged for a game so that nil commission
is collected.
7.5
For the purpose of calculating a percentage commission, an
uncalled wager will not form part of the pot.
7.6
In games where the only wagers are blind bets no commission
will be collected.

7.7
Once the amount of commission collected by the Dealer has
reached the cap no additional commission will be collected.
7.8
Where two or more players hold hands of equal value at the
showdown and have wagered and contested for the pot for the
duration of the round of play and no other players have
contributed to the pot, no percentage commission will be
deducted.
DEALING THE GAME

8.1
All versions of Poker
8.1.1
Players will have a choice of seat.
(a)
Where two or more players desire the same seat
a draw of cards will decide seating positions.
(b)
When a player leaves the game, any remaining
active players have priority over a player waiting
to join the game, to move to the vacated playing
position.
8.1.2
Players will indicate their decision to call, raise, check or
fold as follows:
(a)
Call, by placing the required amount in chips on
the table in front of them;
(b)
Raise, by placing the required amount in chips to
call plus an additional amount in chips to raise,
on the table in front of them; or
(c)
Fold, by passing their cards face-down to the
Dealer.
(d)
Check, by announcing the word check.

8.1.3

8.1.4

8.1.5

8.1.6

8.1.7

Marker Buttons will be used to designate seat or player
status at a poker table. The buttons will be designed to
denote their purpose.

(a)
When a player leaves a table permanently the
Dealer will place a reserved button in front of the
playing area of the vacated seat, this button will
indicate the seat is now vacant and is available
for allocation as determined by the Poker Room
Management.
Unless otherwise stated, the Dealer will deal the cards to
each player, in a clockwise direction, commencing with
the player to the immediate left of the button, one card at
a time face-down until each player receives the
appropriate number of cards for the game of Poker being
played.

When two or more players hold winning hands of equal
value, the pot or pots will be divided equally to the lowest
chip denomination in play at the table.

(a)
Where a Dealer Button is in use if, after the pot
or pots have been divided, there is an amount
remaining that cannot be equally divided, the
remaining amount will be given to the hand(s)
closest to Dealer Button in a clockwise direction.
(b)
Where a Dealer Button is not in use, if in the
event that, after the pot or pots have been
divided, there is an amount remaining that
cannot be equally divided among the players in
contention for the pot or pots, then the amount
remaining will be given to the hand(s) containing
the highest card by suit.
The pot will not be divided by the agreement of two or
more players. Each hand will be played to a conclusion.

Provided all hole cards are exposed at the showdown
(open and flat on the table), a particular player is eligible
to win the pot regardless of whether or not he/she is
aware of the value of his/her hand or his/her hand is
identified as a winning hand by the Dealer .

8.1.8
A player’s chip(s) must remain on the table in full view of
all participants, with the highest denomination chip(s) the
most prominent.
8.2 Player and Blind Movements
8.2.1
The number of compulsory blind bets required will be
displayed on a sign at the table.
8.2.2
Unless otherwise stated, blinds will be placed by the
requisite players as follows.
(a)
The player on the immediate left of the Dealer
Button will place the first blind bet.
(b)
The player on the immediate left of the first blind
will place the second blind bet and so on until all
compulsory blind bets have been placed.
8.2.3
Each player at the table utilising blinds will post blinds in
turn. Players avoiding blinds will be ineligible to be dealt
cards until correction has been made.
8.2.4
Where over-blind bets are permitted, all subsequent
voluntary over-blind bets will be double the previous
blind bet placed.
8.2.5
Players at a table utilising blinds may move into empty
seats, however if the seat change is more than two live
player seats clockwise from their original position, the
player must wait until the blinds are due or post a
penalty big blind to receive a hand immediately. A player
who has paid blinds for a round of play may move into
the button seat and receive a hand.
8.2.6
In the event a player due to post the first or small blind
leaves a game, the player on the immediate left of the
vacating player will post the large blind and the game will
proceed without a small blind. On the subsequent deal,
the button is moved to an empty seat to become a “dead
button” and the blinds will have become normalised.

8.2.7
With the exception of players joining a game from an
existing game that has closed, or players being moved
by a Poker Supervisor (or above), new players to a
game may not be seated and subsequently dealt a hand,
at the position on the table where the Dealer Button is
placed. The Poker Supervisor (or above) will require
new players in to either:-
(a)
Wait until the blind is due; or
(b)
Post the large blind before receiving cards.
8.2.8
A player may be picked up from a game if the Poker
Supervisor (or above) determines that a player has been
absent from the table for an excessive amount of time.
8.3
Players who have been picked up will be placed on the top of
the waiting list for the game that they were picked up from if they
return within 20 minutes from the time they are picked up.
Players returning after 20 minutes from the time they were
picked up will be placed on the bottom of the list for that
particular game.
8.4
Draw (Blind)
8.4.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.
(i)
The player seated on the immediate left
of the last compulsory blind bet will have
the option of placing one voluntary blind
bet known as an “over blind” which will
be double the last blind bet.
8.4.2
Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player five cards.

8.4.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call, raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.4.3 (a)
fold the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.4.4
The Draw
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game each
active player in a clockwise direction
commencing with the first player to the
immediate left of the button, may discard any or
all of the cards in his/her hand, announce the
total number of cards to be replaced, pass those
cards face-down to the Dealer and immediately
receive an identical number of replacement
cards, dealt from the top of the deck.
(b)
If more cards are required to complete a player’s
draw after the last card is dealt, only the
previous discards (not including that player and
subsequent players’ discards) will be shuffled,
cut and used to complete the draw.
8.4.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
After the draw, the opener (first active player left
of the last blind) will open the betting, check or
fold.

(b)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game. If two or more players remain in
the game:
(iii)
The player being called will expose
his/her cards.
(iv)
All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose
their cards.
(v)
Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown.
(vi)
The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s). The winning hand will
be the highest ranking five card poker
hand.
8.5 Draw (Kitty)
8.5.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.
8.5.2
Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal each player and the Kitty
five cards.
(b)
The Kitty hand will receive cards in order after
the last active player.

8.5.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call or fold; or
(b)
Fold the hand dealt to him/her by the Dealer and
receive the Kitty hand from the Dealer and call.
(i)
If a player takes the Kitty, subsequent
players in a clockwise direction will call,
raise or fold.
(c)
If a player opens the betting with the hand dealt
to him/her by the Dealer and does not take the
Kitty the next player in clockwise direction will
either call or raise with the hand dealt to him/her
by the Dealer or fold, and after placing a wager
equal to the last blind bet receive the Kitty hand
from the Dealer.
(i)
If there has been a raise prior to a player
taking the Kitty the player taking the Kitty
will after placing a wager equal to the
last blind bet, call, raise or fold.
(d)
If no player takes the Kitty hand, the Dealer will
muck the Kitty hand before the draw.
(e)
Each player will follow the procedure in rule
8.4.5 (a) through 8.4.5 (c) until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.5.4
The Draw
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game each
player in a clockwise direction commencing with
the first player to the immediate left of the
button, may discard any or all of the cards in
his/her hand, announce the total number of
cards to be replaced, pass those cards facedown
to the Dealer and immediately receive an
identical number of replacement cards, dealt
from the top of the deck.
(b)
If more cards are required to complete a player’s
draw after the last card is dealt, only the
previous discards (not including that player and
subsequent player’s discards,) will be shuffled,
cut and used to complete the draw. The
unplayed Kitty hand or a hand exchanged for the
Kitty will be deemed already part of the muck
and will be used to complete the draw.
8.5.5 Final Betting Round
(a)
After the draw the opener (first active player left
of the last blind) will open the betting, check or
fold.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will, call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(c)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s). The winning hand will be the
highest ranking five card poker hand.

8.6 Draw (Ante wager)
8.6.1
Prior to the first card being cut:
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play
(b)
All players will be required to place an ante
wager.
8.6.2
Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player five cards.
8.6.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player to the
immediate left of the button will check, bet, or
fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.6.3 (a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.6.4
The Draw
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game, each
active player in a clockwise direction
commencing with the first player to the
immediate left of the button, may discard any or
all of the cards in his/her hand, announce the
total number of cards to be replaced, pass those
cards face-down to the Dealer and immediately
receive an identical number of replacement
cards, dealt from the top of the deck.

(b)
If more cards are required to complete a player’s
draw after the last card is dealt, only the
previous discards (not including that player and
subsequent player’s discards) will be shuffled,
cut and used to complete the draw.
8.6.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
After the draw, the opener (first active player left
of the button) will open the betting, check or fold.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(c)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s). The winning hand will be the
highest ranking five card poker hand.
8.7 Triple Draw (2 to 7) and (A to 5)
8.7.1
Prior to the first card being dealt:
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.
(i)
The first active player in a clockwise
direction from the last compulsory
blind bet will have the option of
placing one voluntary blind bet
known as an “over blind” which will
be double the last blind bet.

8.7.2
Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal five cards to each player.
8.7.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, in a clockwise direction
commencing with the first player after the
last blind, players will call, raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in (a) above
fold, the option to open the betting or fold
will pass to the next player in a clockwise
direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:(
i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.7.4
The Draw
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game
each active player in a clockwise direction,
commencing with the first active player after
the button, may discard any or all of the
cards in his/her hand, announce the total
number of cards to be replaced, pass those
cards face-down to the Dealer and
immediately receive an identical number of
replacement cards, dealt from the top of the
deck.
(b)
If more cards are required to complete a
player’s draw after the last card is dealt, only
the previous discards (not including that
player and subsequent players’ discards) will
be shuffled, cut and used to complete the
draw.

8.7.5
Second Betting Round
(a)
After the first draw, the opener (the first
active player in a clockwise direction from
the last blind) will open the betting, check or
fold.
(b)
In a clockwise direction from the opener,
players will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
If two or more players remain in the
game, a second draw of cards will
take place as described in rule 8.7.4.
8.7.6
Third Round of Betting
(a)
After the second draw, the opener (the first
active player in a clockwise direction from
the last blind) will open the betting, check or
fold.
(b)
In a clockwise direction from the opener
players will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
If two or more players remain in the
game a third draw of cards will take
place a described in rule 8.7.4.
8.7.7
Final Round of Betting
(a)
After the third draw, the opener (the first
active player in a clockwise direction from
the last blind) will open the betting, check or
fold.
(b)
In a clockwise direction from the opener,
players will call, raise or fold:-
(i)
If only one player remains in the
game, this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
(iv)
(vi)
If two or more players remain in the
game the player being called will
expose their cards; and

All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose
their cards. Any player at the table
may request to see any or all hands
involved in the final showdown; and

The Dealer will the announce the
winning hand(s):

.
In 2 to 7 Triple Draw the
winning hand will be the
lowest five card combination
of cards where:

•
Aces play for high
only, including for use
in straights and
straight flushes.
•
Straights and flushes
are valid hands.
•
The lowest possible
hand is 7,5,4,3,2.
.
In Ace to 5 Triple Draw the
winning hand will be the
lowest five card combination
of cards where;

•
Aces play for low
ranking.
•
Straights, Flushes and
Straight Flushes are
not valid hands and
will be read as no Pair
and ranked
accordingly.
•
The lowest possible
hand is 5,4,3,2,A.

8.8 Lowball Draw (2 to 7) and (A to 5)
8.8.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.
(i)
The first active player in a clockwise
direction from the last compulsory
blind bet will have the option of
placing one voluntary blind bet
known as an “over blind” which will
be double the last blind bet.
8.8.2
Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal five cards to each player.
8.8.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, in a clockwise direction
commencing with the first player after the
last blind, players will call, raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in (a) above
fold, the option to open the betting or fold
will pass, in a clockwise direction to the next
player.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:(
i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.8.4
The Draw
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game
each active player in a clockwise direction,
commencing with the first active player after
the button, may discard any or all of the card
in his/her hand, announce the total number
of cards to be replaced, pass those cards
face-down to the Dealer and immediately
receive an identical number of replacement
cards, dealt from the top of the deck.
(b)
If more cards are required to complete a
player’s draw after the last card is dealt, only
the previous discards (not including that
player and subsequent players’ discards) will
be shuffled, cut and used to complete the
draw.
8.8.5
Final Round of Betting
(a)
After the draw, the opener (the first active
player in a clockwise direction from the last
blind) will open the betting, check or fold.
(b)
In a clockwise direction from the opener
players will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
If two or more players remain in the
game:
.
The player being called will
expose his/her cards.

.
All remaining players will, if
holding a hand of equal or
higher value, expose their
cards.

.
Any player at the table may
request to see any or all
hands involved in the final
showdown.

.
The Dealer will announce
the winning hand(s).

.
In 2 to 7 Lowball Draw the
winning hand will be the
lowest five card
combination of cards
where:

.
Aces play for high
only, including for use
in straights and
straight flushes.

.
Straights and flushes
are valid hands.

.
The lowest possible
hand is 7,5,4,3,2.

.
In Ace to 5 Lowball Draw
the winning hand will be the
lowest five card
combination of cards
where;

•
Aces play for low
ranking.
•
Straights, Flushes and
Straight Flushes are
not valid hands and
will be read as no Pair
and ranked
accordingly.
•
The lowest possible
hand is 5432A.
8.9 Five Card Stud
8.9.1
Prior to the cards being cut, all players will be required to
place an ante wager.

8.9.2
Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player one card
face-down and then one card face-up.
8.9.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, the player with the lowest
up card will place a wager not less than the table
minimum. If two or more players have up cards
of equal rank then the player with the lowest
card by rank of suit will open the betting. The
rank of suits highest to lowest, being spades,
hearts, diamonds and clubs.
(b)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.9.4
Second and Third Betting Rounds
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence a card face-up.
(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing
will open the betting, check or fold. If two or
more players have up cards of equal rank then
the player with the highest card by rank of suit
will open the betting. The rank of suits highest
to lowest, being spades, hearts, diamonds and
clubs.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
Each player will follow the procedure described
in rules 8.7.4 (a) through 8.7.4 (c) inclusive.
8.9.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence a card face-up. If there are
insufficient cards remaining, the Dealer will
either shuffle the burn cards and the remaining
undealt cards or if the total including the burn
cards will be insufficient to complete the deal,
the Dealer will burn a card and deal a
community card face-up.
(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing,
not including the community card, will open the
betting, check or fold. If two or more players
have up cards of equal rank then the player with
the highest card by rank of suit will open the
betting.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her hole
card. All remaining players will, if holding a hand
of equal or higher value, expose their hole card.
Any player at the table may request to see any
or all hands involved in the final showdown. The
Dealer will then announce the winning hand(s).
The winning hand will be the highest ranking five
card poker hand.

8.10 Crown Stud
8.10.1
Prior to the cards being cut, all players will be required to
place an ante wager.
8.10.2
Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player one card
face-down and then one card face-up.
8.10.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, the player with the lowest
up card will place a wager not less than the table
minimum. If two or more players have up cards
of equal rank then the player with the lowest
card by rank of suit will open the betting. . The
rank of suits highest to lowest, being spades,
hearts, diamonds and clubs.
(b)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.10.4
Second and Third Betting Rounds
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence a card face-up.
(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing
will open the betting, check or fold. If two or
more players have up cards of equal rank then
the player with the highest card by rank of suit
will open the betting.

(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
Each player will follow the procedure described
in rules 8.8.4 (a) through 8.8.4 (c) inclusive.
8.10.5 Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence a card face-down. If there are
insufficient cards remaining, the Dealer will
either shuffle the burns and the remaining
undealt cards or if the total including burns will
be insufficient to complete the deal, the Dealer
will burn and deal a community card face-up.
(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing,
not including the community card, will open the
betting, check or fold. If two or more players
have up cards of equal rank then the player with
the highest card by rank of suit will open the
betting.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s). The winning hand will be the
highest ranking five card poker hand.
8.11 Seven Card Stud
8.11.1
Prior to the cards being cut, all players will be required to
place an ante wager.
8.11.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal two cards face-down and
one card face-up.
8.11.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, the player with the lowest
up card will place a wager not less than the table
minimum. If two or more players have up cards
of equal rank then the player with the lowest
card by rank of suit will open the betting.
(b)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.11.4
Second, Third and Fourth Betting Rounds
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence a card face-up.

(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing
will open the betting, check or fold. If two or
more players have up cards of equal rank then
the player with the highest card by rank of suit
will open the betting.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
Each player will follow the procedure described
in rules 8.9.4 (a) through 8.9.4 (c) inclusive.
8.11.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence their seventh card face-down. If there
are insufficient cards remaining the Dealer will
either shuffle the burns and the remaining
undealt cards or if the total including burns will
be insufficient to complete the deal, the Dealer
will burn and deal a community card face-up.
(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing,
not including the community card, will open the
betting, check or fold. If two or more players
have up cards of equal rank then the player with
the highest card by rank of suit will open the
betting. The rank of suits highest to lowest,
being spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s). The winning hand will be the
highest ranking five card poker hand consisting
of any combination of the player’s seven cards.
8.12 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Eight Qualifier
8.12.1
Prior to the cards being cut, all players will be required to
place an ante.
8.12.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player two cards
face-down and then one card face-up.
8.12.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, the player with the lowest
up card will place a bet not less than the table
minimum. If two or more players have up cards
of equal rank then the player with the lowest
card by rank of suit will open the betting. The
rank of suits highest to lowest, being spades,
hearts, diamonds and clubs.
(b)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.12.4
Second, Third and Fourth Betting Rounds
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence a card face up.

(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing
will open the betting, check or fold. If two or
more players have up cards of equal rank then
the player with the highest card by rank of suit
will open the betting. The rank of suits highest
to lowest, being spades, hearts, diamonds and
clubs.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
Each player will follow the procedure in rules
8.10.4 (a) through 8.10.4(c)
8.12.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal each active player in
sequence their seventh card face down. If there
are insufficient cards remaining the Dealer will
either shuffle the burns and the remaining
undealt cards or if the total including burns will
be insufficient to complete the deal, the Dealer
will burn and deal a community card face up.
(b)
The player with the highest value hand showing,
not including the community card, will open the
betting, check or fold. If two or more players
have up cards of equal rank then the player with
the highest card by rank of suit will open the
betting. The rank of suits highest to lowest,
being spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand or hands.
(i)
The winning high hand will be the
highest ranking five card poker hand
consisting of any combination of the
player’s seven cards.
(ii)
The winning low hand will be the highest
ranking low eight qualifier five card
poker hand consisting of any
combination of the player’s seven cards.
(iii)
One player may contest for both the
High and Low using the same or
different combination consisting of any
five of the player’s seven cards.
(e)
If there is no low hand the pot will be won by the
highest ranking high hand.
(f)
When the pot is divided between high and low
hands and there is an amount remaining that
cannot be equally divided then the amount
remaining will be given to the high hand(s).
8.13 Seven Card Stud Razz
8.13.1
Prior to the cards being cut, all players will be
required to place an ante wager.
8.13.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal two cards face-down and
one card face-up to each player.

8.13.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, the player with the
highest up card, with Ace’s counting as low
cards, will place a wager not less than the
table minimum. If two or more players have
up cards of equal rank the player with the
highest card by rank of suit will open the
betting.
(b)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:(
i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(c)
Second, Third and Fourth Betting Rounds
(i)
If two or more players remain in the
game the Dealer will burn a card
before the start of the betting round
and deal each active player in
sequence a card face-up.
(ii)
The player with the lowest value hand
showing will open the betting, check
or fold. If two or more players have
up cards of equal rank then the player
with the lowest card by rank of suit
will open the betting with Ace’s
counting as low cards. The rank of
suits highest to lowest being Spades,
Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs.
(iii)
Players in a clockwise direction from
the opener, will call, raise or fold
until:-
•
Only one player remains in
the game, this player will
win the pot; or

•
Two or more players remain
in the game.
(iv)
Each player will follow the procedure
described in 8.13.3 (c)(i) through
8.13.3 (c)(ii) inclusive.
(d)
Final Betting Round
(i)
If two or more players remain in the
game the Dealer will burn a card
before the start of the betting round
and deal each active player in
sequence their seventh card facedown.
If there are insufficient cards
remaining the Dealer will either
shuffle the burns and the remaining
undealt cards or if the total including
burns will be insufficient to complete
the deal, the Dealer will burn and deal
a community card face-up.
(ii)
The player with the lowest hand
showing, not including the
community card, will open the
betting, check or fold. If two or more
players have up cards of equal rank
then the player with the lowest card
by rank of suit will open the betting
with Ace’s counting as low cards. The
rank of suits highest to lowest being
Spades, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs.
(iii)
Players in a clockwise direction from
the opener, will call, raise or fold
until:-
•
Only one player remains in
the game, this player will
win the pot; or
•
Two or more players remain
in the game.

(iv)
If two or more players remain in the
game, the player being called will
then expose their cards. All
remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or lower value, expose
their cards. Any player at the table
may request to see any or all hands
involved in the final showdown. The
dealer will then announce the winning
hand(s). The winning hand will be the
lowest ranking five card poker hand
consisting of any combination of the
player’s seven cards. For purposes
of identifying the hand, straights and
flushes will not be counted.
8.14 Two Card Manila
8.14.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.
8.14.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player two cards
face-down and then deal the first of a possible
five community cards.
8.14.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call, raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.11.3 (a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.14.4 Second, Third and Fourth Betting Rounds
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing a
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
Each player will follow the procedure as
described in rules 8.11.4 (a) through 8.11.4 (c)
inclusive.
8.14.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. The winning hand will be the highest
ranking five card hand consisting of the player’s
two hole cards and three community cards. Any
player at the table may request to see any or all
hands involved in the final showdown. The
Dealer will then announce the winning hand(s).
8.15 Three Card Manila
8.15.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.
8.15.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal each player three cards.
And then deal the first of a possible five
community cards.
8.15.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call, raise; or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.12.3 (a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.15.4
Second, Third and Fourth Betting Rounds
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing a
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
Each player will follow the procedure described
in rules 8.12.5 (a) through 8.12.5 (c) inclusive.
8.15.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. The winning hand will be the highest
ranking five card hand consisting of two of the
players three hole cards and three community
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s).
8.16 Faro Manila
8.16.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players
8.16.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal each player five cards and
then deal the first of a possible five community
cards.
8.16.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call, raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.13.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.16.4
Second, Third and Fourth Betting Rounds
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing a
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
Each player will follow the procedure in rules
8.13.4 (a) through 8.13.4 (c)
8.16.5
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. The winning hand will be the highest
ranking five card hand consisting of two of the
player’s five hole cards and three community
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand or hands.
8.17 Holdem
8.17.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds and/or antes, as required will be placed
by the requisite players.
8.17.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player two cards.
8.17.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call; raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.14.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.17.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards will
be called the flop and are dealt one at a time
face-down and then turned face-up in a pile and
spread.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.17.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.17.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. The winning hand will be the highest
ranking five card hand consisting of any
combination from the five community cards and
the player’s two hole cards. Any player at the
table may request to see any or all hands
involved in the final showdown. The Dealer will
then announce the winning hand(s).
8.18 Double Flop Holdem
8.18.1
Prior to the first card being dealt:
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play; and
(b)
Blinds and/or antes as required, will be placed
by the requisite players.
8.18.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal two cards to each player.

8.18.3
First Betting Round
(a)
Players, in a clockwise direction, commencing
with the first player left of the last blind, will call;
raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.15.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.18.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game, the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards are
called the flop and are dealt one at a time, facedown
on top of each other, and then turned face-
up and spread. The Dealer will then deal a
second flop immediately below the first flop.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.18.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card which will be placed adjacent to
the top flop. The Dealer will then deal an
additional fourth community card which will be
placed adjacent to the bottom flop.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.18.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card which will be placed
adjacent to the top four community cards. The
Dealer will then deal an additional fifth
community card which will be placed adjacent to
the bottom four community cards.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s).
(i)
The winning Top hand will be the
highest ranking five card hand consisting
of any combination from the five Top
community cards and the player’s two
hole cards.
(ii)
The winning Bottom hand will be the
highest ranking five card hand consisting
of any combination from the Bottom five
community cards and the player’s two
hole cards.
(iii)
All players may contest for both the Top
and Bottom.
(e)
When the pot is divided between Top and
Bottom hands and there is an amount remaining
that cannot be equally divided then the amount
remaining will be given to the Top hand(s).
8.19
Pineapple Holdem
8.19.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds and/or antes as required will be placed by
the requisite players.
8.19.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal three cards to each player.

8.19.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call; raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.16.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order, will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game
commencing with the first active player to the
immediate left of the button players will discard
one card to the Dealer.
8.19.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards will
be called the flop. They are dealt one at a time,
face-down on top of each other, and then turned
face-up and spread.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.19.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.19.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will expose his/her cards. All
remaining players will, if holding a hand of equal
or higher value, expose their cards. The winning
hand will be the highest ranking five card hand
consisting of any combination from the five
community cards and the player’s two hole
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s).
8.20 Crazy Pineapple Holdem
8.20.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds and/or antes will be placed if required, by
the requisite players.
8.20.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player three cards.
8.20.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call; raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.17.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.20.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards will
be called the flop and are dealt one at a time,
face-down on top of each other, and then turned
face-up and spread.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game those
players will discard one card to the Dealer
commencing with the first active player to the
immediate left of the button.
8.20.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.20.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will expose his/her cards. All
remaining players will, if holding a hand of equal
or higher value, expose their cards. The winning
hand will be the highest ranking five card hand
consisting of any combination from the five
community cards and the player’s two hole
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s).
8.21 Crazy Pineapple Holdem Hi-Low Eight Qualifier
8.21.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds and/or antes will be placed, if required by
the requisite players.

8.21.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player three cards.
8.21.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call; raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.18.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.21.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards will
be called the flop and are dealt one at a time
face-down and then turned face-up in a pile and
spread.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game those
players will discard one card to the Dealer
commencing with the first active player to the
immediate left of the button.
8.21.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.21.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will expose his/her cards. All
remaining players will, if holding a hand of equal
or higher value, expose their cards. Any player
at the table may request to see any or all hands
involved in the final showdown. The Dealer will
then announce the winning hand(s).
(i)
The winning high hand will be the
highest ranking five card hand consisting
of any combination from the five
community cards and the player’s two
hole cards.
(ii)
The winning low hand will be the highest
ranking low eight qualifier five card hand
consisting of any combination from the
five community cards and the player’s
two hole cards.
(iii)
One player may contest for both the
High and Low, using the same or
different combination consisting of any
combination from the five community
cards and the player’s two hole cards.
(e)
If there is no low hand the pot will be won by the
highest ranking high hand.
(f)
When the pot is divided between high and low
hands and there is an amount remaining that
cannot be equally divided then the amount
remaining will be given to the high hand(s).
8.22 Holdem Hi-Low Eight Qualifier
8.221
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds and/or antes will be placed, if required, by
the requisite players.

8.22.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player two cards.
8.22.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call; raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.19.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.22.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards will
be called the flop and are dealt one at a time
face-down on top of each other and then turned
face-up and spread.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.

(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.22.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.22.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will expose his/her cards. All
remaining players will, if holding a hand of equal
or higher value, expose their cards. Any player
at the table may request to see any or all hands
involved in the final showdown. The Dealer will
then announce the winning hand(s).
(i)
The winning high hand will be the
highest ranking five card hand consisting
of any combination from the five
community cards and the player’s two
hole cards.
(ii)
The winning low hand will be the highest
ranking low eight qualifier five card hand
consisting of any combination from the
five community cards and the player’s
two hole cards.
(iii)
One player may contest for both the
High and Low, using the same or
different combination consisting of any
combination from the five community
cards and the player’s two hole cards.
(e)
If there is no low hand the pot will be won by the
highest ranking high hand.
(f)
When the pot is divided between high and low
hands and there is an amount remaining that
cannot be equally divided then the amount
remaining will be given to the high hand(s).
8.23 Omaha
8.23.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.

8.23.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player four cards.
8.23.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call, raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.20.3(a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.23.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards will
be called the flop and are dealt one at a time
face-down and then turned face-up in a pile and
spread.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.23.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.23.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will, if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. The winning hand will be the highest
ranking five card hand consisting of two of the
player’s four hole cards and three community
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s).
8.24 Omaha Hi-Low Eight Qualifier
8.24.1
Prior to the first card being dealt,
(a)
The Dealer Button will be placed for the first
round of play.
(b)
Blinds will be placed by the requisite players.
8.24.2 Initial Deal
(a)
The Dealer will deal to each player, in a
clockwise direction, commencing with the player
to the immediate left of the button, one card at a
time face-down until each player receives four
cards.
8.24.3
First Betting Round
(a)
After the initial deal, players in a clockwise
direction commencing with the first player left of
the last blind will call, raise or fold.
(b)
Should the player designated in rule 8.21.3 (a)
fold, the option to open the betting or fold will
pass to the next player in a clockwise direction.
(c)
Subsequent players in order will call, raise or
fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or

(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.24.4
Second Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before the start of the
betting round and deal three community cards
(these are the first three cards of a possible five
community cards). These first three cards will
be called the flop and are dealt one at a time
face-down and then turned face-up in a pile and
spread.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
8.24.5
Third Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fourth
community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.

8.24.6
Final Betting Round
(a)
If two or more players remain in the game the
Dealer will burn a card before dealing the fifth
and final community card.
(b)
Players in a clockwise direction commencing
with the first player to the immediate left of the
button will open the betting, check or fold.
(c)
Players in a clockwise direction from the opener,
will call, raise or fold until:-
(i)
Only one player remains in the game,
this player will win the pot; or
(ii)
Two or more players remain in the
game.
(d)
If two or more players remain in the game the
player being called will then expose his/her
cards. All remaining players will if holding a
hand of equal or higher value, expose their
cards. Any player at the table may request to
see any or all hands involved in the final
showdown. The Dealer will then announce the
winning hand(s).
(i)
The winning high hand will be the
highest ranking five card hand consisting
of two of the player’s four hole cards and
three community cards.
(ii)
The winning low hand will be the highest
ranking low eight qualifier five card hand
consisting of two of the players four hole
cards and three community cards.
(iii)
One player may contest for both the
High and Low, using the same or
different combination consisting of two of
the player’s four hole cards and three
community cards.
(e)
If there is no low hand the pot will be won by the
highest ranking high hand.

(f)
When the pot is divided between high and low
hands and there is an amount remaining that
cannot be equally divided then the amount
remaining will be given to the high hand(s).
IRREGULARITIES

9.1 Misdeals
9.1.1
Whenever a misdeal occurs there will be a new shuffle
and cut. The same player will be first to receive cards in
the new deal as in the previous misdeal. Only a Dealer
or a Poker Supervisor (or above) will determine if there
is a misdeal. There is a misdeal if:-
(a)
In all games:
(i)
One or more cards are exposed in
cutting.
(ii)
Before any substantial action takes
place, it is noticed that the cards were
not shuffled or cut prior to the deal.
Once there has been substantial action
the hand will be played out.
(iii)
The Dealer has dealt the cards out of
order and the error was noticed prior to
substantial action and the error cannot
be corrected.
(iv)
During the initial deal a Dealer deals a
player out or deals an extra hand in and
it is discovered before there has been
substantial action and the hand(s)
cannot be re-constructed.
(v)
At the end of the initial deal an eligible
player has received an incorrect number
of cards and the error cannot be
corrected and there has been no
substantial action.

(vi)
A player is dealt an incorrect number of
cards, and this is discovered before
substantial action is taken. If there has
been substantial action before it is
discovered, but the affected player has
not acted, all wagers, forced bets and
blinds will be returned to the player and
the player’s hand is voided. If the
affected player has acted prior to
discovering the inappropriate number of
cards, his/her hand is dead and all
wagers, forced bets, and blinds will
remain in the pot.
(vii)
Only one player remains in the game at
the completion of the showdown and
that player has the incorrect number of
cards his/her hand will be declared a
dead hand and all wagers will be
returned.
(viii)
The deck is found to be defective before
the Dealer pushes the pot. All wagers,
forced bets and blinds will be returned to
the players.
(b)
In Draw Poker
(i)<