Betting Rules

These rules govern betting activity in all types of games. Additional betting rules for specific types of poker games can be found in the sections on those individual games. For example, betting rules unique to Texas Hold'em can be found in Section 13.

9.1 Players must never bet out of turn.

9.2 Unlimited raising is allowed in no-limit games.

9.3 In a limit game which has at least three betting rounds, and where a pot involves at least three players who have not moved all-in, one bet and up to three raises are permitted.

9.4 In a limit game which has less than three betting rounds, and where a pot involves at least three players who have not moved all-in, one bet and up to four raises are permitted.

9.5 In a limit game, if a player moves all-in with a sum less than half a bet then betting will not be reopened. If a player moves all-in with a sum equal to or greater than half a bet then betting will be reopened.

9.6 In a heads-up situation, unlimited raising is allowed providing no previous cap on raises exists for that round of betting.

9.7 To be valid, any bet which is not all-in must be of an equal or greater value to the previous bet or raise.

9.8 The minimum valid denomination of a chip used in a game shall be of an equal value to the smallest chip used by the dealer for that game.

9.9 If a player verbally announces a betting decision then that announcement is binding and they may not change their minds. For example, a player who says, "All In" - even in jest - must then move all in.

9.10 If a player wishes to stop the action in order to maintain his right to bet in any given round, they must make the request known verbally to the dealer.

9.11 Players should be careful with their non-verbal gestures. Table raps are interpreted as a non-verbal decision to check and will be considered binding. In limit games, moving chips forward may lead another player to act.

9.12 Should a player call, raise or move all in by verbal announcement or gesture, they must ensure that they take action by putting the appropriate number of chips into the pot.

9.13 If you wish to raise, you should make this intention clear, and not (for example) simply call a bet with the intention of raising immediately afterwards.

9.14 Silently putting a larger single chip than the bet previous into the pot signifies a call, not a raise. See Rule 9.13.

9.15 Players must ensure that they put the correct amount of chips into the pot to call or raise. If a player inadvertently puts too little into the pot, this error must be rectified as soon as it is recognised.