[ontheuptick]

Originally Posted by Vince

Raises have to be announced. Unannounced raises count as a call.

Splashin' the pot: chips splashed in the pot doesn't count as a legal action. The chips are lost and stay in the pot.

Why have all these silly rules that are just going to make people think you're a loon?

Seriously, the raises have to be announced rule, why go against EVERY casino's rules? It's just silly..

And no splashing the pot is silly too. Sure, you don't want it happening every time, but you're rarely going to have so many chips in there that it would make a difference. Seems like just another OCD rule that is worthless.

[Vince]

Hm, I dunno.

When we start out with strict rules I prevent permanent rule breaks and bad behavier in the first place.

We run our tournies with almost no home rules and people love to guess the hands other players, even times when they're not in the pot.

Like with little kids.

Maybe I forgot to say that:
The guy I'll be playing with are my buddies and we're playing tourneys once a week for about 1,5 years now.

[Quads]

If you need a set of house rules, feel free to use / rape / pillage from mine:

Quad's House Rules:

General House Rules:
1. Show up to play a strong, fun and enjoyable game.
2. Don't act like a dope, *******, rookie or Sally.
3. Please.... Remember poker etiquette.
4. Verbally announce your action. Verbal action, in turn, is binding.
4a. If the action to you is $25 and you say "I raise $50" the TOTAL is $75 dollars. You are raising an ADDITIONAL $50, based on your verbal declaration / action. Should you say "I raise to $50" then the action is at $50 and you are raising $25 additional.
5. The One Chip rule will be enforced for all games.
6. String betting will get a warning with a slap on the wrist and name calling, following offenses will be "donations to the pot" Continued offences, you will be asked to cash out and leave.
6a. Same goes for acting out of turn.
7. There is often a dedicated dealer for the game. Please assist the speed of the game by shuffling the second deck. (if in play)
8. If there is not a dedicated dealer, and you are sitting in seat 1 or 9, learn to shuffle.
9. I'm not a convenience store, a Motel, nor an ATM. So, Bring Your Own Beer, Smokes, Water, Soda, Snack, Food, and Money.
10. If you do drink, please, absolutely under no circumstances, get looped and then get in a car. I'll call you a cab.
11. We play cards in the garage, I often smoke in the garage. (doors open for ventilation of course) Be courteous to those that don't smoke. (let's not all light up at once)
12. Bring a chair unless you like sitting on concrete.
13. If the game is a $100.00 buy in and you bring a $100.00 bill, don't expect to cash out. Please bring smaller bills to accommodate an easy cash out.
14. All fist fights will be conducted in the front yard, after, and only after all side bets have been placed.
15. There is no rabbit hunting at this table. PERIOD. END OF DISCUSSION.
16. When you muck, you muck. No holding your cards to see what would have happened.
17. Smith and Wesson always beats 5 aces.
18. Take the time you need when needed. Please don't Hollywood every hand.
19. There are 3 things and only three things allowed on the table. Cash, Chips and Cards. (Only $100 bills play. No smaller bills)
20. Please don't splash the pot. Continued offences will be donations to the pot.
21. If you show one player your hand, you show ALL players your hand.
22. In a showdown, a player must show all cards in his / her hand face-up on the table to win any part of the pot.
23. Please don't verbally speculate on another players hand when there is action on the table.
24. If your hand / bet is called, the player calling your hand / bet has the option to see your hand if you fold.
25. I run a straight up game. If you are caught cheating or colluding with (an)other player(s), you chips are dead (no cash out) and you will be walked out of the game. If you suspect someone cheating, please bring it up to me OFF the table and AWAY from the action.


Sure-Fire ways to guarantee you won't be invited back: (this is a collective list)
1. Throw chips at people.
2. ***** about the game played.
3. Ask to change the game / stakes / rules (however, suggestions are welcome)
4. Hollywood every hand.
5. Verbally analyze every out of your hand before folding.
6. Leave your crap all over the garage floor, then leave. That big black thing outside is a "trash can". Please use it.
7. Put food or drink on the table.
8. Spill food or drink on the table.
8. Show up empty-handed and raid the fridge and or liquor cabinet
9. Badger someone into a political conversation, and then complain about getting ***** slapped.

Lastly:
If you get an invite, this is an invite for you and not all of your buddies. Granted, the more the merrier, but my table isn't a free for all. I host an invite only poker game / event. If you wish to bring a guest, clear it with me in advance. Show up and surprise me with a bunch of your buddies, and you're guaranteed to get dropped from the invite list

[hod]

Originally Posted by Quads

If you need a set of house rules, feel free to use / rape / pillage from mine:

Quad's House Rules:

General House Rules:
1. Show up to play a strong, fun and enjoyable game.
2. Don't act like a dope, *******, rookie or Sally.
3. Please.... Remember poker etiquette.
4. Verbally announce your action. Verbal action, in turn, is binding.
4a. If the action to you is $25 and you say "I raise $50" the TOTAL is $75 dollars. You are raising an ADDITIONAL $50, based on your verbal declaration / action. Should you say "I raise to $50" then the action is at $50 and you are raising $25 additional.
5. The One Chip rule will be enforced for all games.
6. String betting will get a warning with a slap on the wrist and name calling, following offenses will be "donations to the pot" Continued offences, you will be asked to cash out and leave.
6a. Same goes for acting out of turn.
7. There is often a dedicated dealer for the game. Please assist the speed of the game by shuffling the second deck. (if in play)
8. If there is not a dedicated dealer, and you are sitting in seat 1 or 9, learn to shuffle.
9. I'm not a convenience store, a Motel, nor an ATM. So, Bring Your Own Beer, Smokes, Water, Soda, Snack, Food, and Money.
10. If you do drink, please, absolutely under no circumstances, get looped and then get in a car. I'll call you a cab.
11. We play cards in the garage, I often smoke in the garage. (doors open for ventilation of course) Be courteous to those that don't smoke. (let's not all light up at once)
12. Bring a chair unless you like sitting on concrete.
13. If the game is a $100.00 buy in and you bring a $100.00 bill, don't expect to cash out. Please bring smaller bills to accommodate an easy cash out.
14. All fist fights will be conducted in the front yard, after, and only after all side bets have been placed.
15. There is no rabbit hunting at this table. PERIOD. END OF DISCUSSION.
16. When you muck, you muck. No holding your cards to see what would have happened.
17. Smith and Wesson always beats 5 aces.
18. Take the time you need when needed. Please don't Hollywood every hand.
19. There are 3 things and only three things allowed on the table. Cash, Chips and Cards. (Only $100 bills play. No smaller bills)
20. Please don't splash the pot. Continued offences will be donations to the pot.
21. If you show one player your hand, you show ALL players your hand.
22. In a showdown, a player must show all cards in his / her hand face-up on the table to win any part of the pot.
23. Please don't verbally speculate on another players hand when there is action on the table.
24. If your hand / bet is called, the player calling your hand / bet has the option to see your hand if you fold.
25. I run a straight up game. If you are caught cheating or colluding with (an)other player(s), you chips are dead (no cash out) and you will be walked out of the game. If you suspect someone cheating, please bring it up to me OFF the table and AWAY from the action.


Sure-Fire ways to guarantee you won't be invited back: (this is a collective list)
1. Throw chips at people.
2. ***** about the game played.
3. Ask to change the game / stakes / rules (however, suggestions are welcome)
4. Hollywood every hand.
5. Verbally analyze every out of your hand before folding.
6. Leave your crap all over the garage floor, then leave. That big black thing outside is a "trash can". Please use it.
7. Put food or drink on the table.
8. Spill food or drink on the table.
8. Show up empty-handed and raid the fridge and or liquor cabinet
9. Badger someone into a political conversation, and then complain about getting ***** slapped.

Lastly:
If you get an invite, this is an invite for you and not all of your buddies. Granted, the more the merrier, but my table isn't a free for all. I host an invite only poker game / event. If you wish to bring a guest, clear it with me in advance. Show up and surprise me with a bunch of your buddies, and you're guaranteed to get dropped from the invite list

I like this set of rules. Duly pillaged.

[abby99]

Originally Posted by ontheuptick

And no splashing the pot is silly too. Sure, you don't want it happening every time, but you're rarely going to have so many chips in there that it would make a difference. Seems like just another OCD rule that is worthless.

With all due respect, I disagree. Splashing the pot can allow both honest mistakes and cheating to go unnoticed. If somebody in my home game does splash the pot and I can't immediately eyeball the bet as being correct, I stop the action to make sure that the pot is right. Nobody has complained on the few occasions that I've done this. Instead, players help to identify the chips that were tossed into the pot. Peer pressure is enough to stop repeated splashing.

BTW, and not that I've done it or would ever consider doing it, but splashing the pot may be the easiest way to cheat in a card game that I can think of. It requires no skill, and being discovered can easily be dismissed as a mistake. Have I seen it happen? Yes, but not by a regular in my game.