Welcome!
For upcoming games, how to rsvp and participate, see here
For cash game rules and procedures, see here
For tournament rules and procedures, see here
For general rules, see below
New players, please fill out this form.
Have Fun
Poker is a game, and games should be fun, win or lose.
Only play poker with money you can easily afford to lose.
Hold no grudges.
Bottom line: if you’re not enjoying yourself at the poker table, maybe you should stop for a while and do something else that you find enjoyable. If you are having fun, great — let’s play!
Home Game: Reservations & No-Show Policy
This is a home game. You are a guest in a private home, so please act accordingly.
When you reserve a seat at a game, you commit to playing in that game.
Can’t play? You MUST inform the host ASAP, ideally at least 24 hours in advance.
Reserving a seat then not showing up hurts the game and is disrespectful to the host and to the other players. If something comes up and you can’t play, you MUST inform the host ASAP. Failure to do so risks not being welcome in future (e.g. your reservation may be bumped or deleted). Life happens, but no-shows can prevent other willing players (i.e. people on the waiting list) from playing and can shorten games.
In a cash game, it’s okay to join the game late. Just be sure to let the host know of your plans (and changes to plans!) ASAP.
The host reserves the right to prioritize reservations and give preferential treatment.
Miscellaneous
No smoking on the property, it is a violation of my lease. You must leave the apartment property to smoke.
Players must take care to keep drinks from spilling on the table.
Players must take care to keep the cards and chips clean — no sticky, dirty, or greasy fingers.
Don’t delay the game:
Avoid mobile phone use during a hand. Let it go to voicemail, or fold. Long telephone conversations should take place away from the table.
Keep your cards visible, on the table, in front of your chip stack. Don’t hide your cards behind your stack, don’t take your cards off the table, and don’t cover your cards completely with your hands.
Don’t splash the pot. Place your bet immediately in front of your cards, well separated from the pot.
Seating is first-come, first-served.