Great Blue Heron Poker

• English Only is to be spoken at the table while a game is in progress
• Cell phones may be used at the table
• When a player has cards, they MUST NOT use their phone
• Players may not talk on the phone at the table at any time
• Cell phones must be inaudible to others, and not cause a disturbance
• Players are prohibited from recording/capturing video, photography or audio
• Smart watches cannot be used when a player has cards
• Headphones may be used, but players are responsible for paying attention to the action
• Players may be asked to remove 1 or both headphones if they cannot follow the action
• Players that have missed 2 Big Blinds will forfeit their seat if there is a waiting list for that game
• Table changes must be done immediately – after table changing, players are considered New Players
• A player seat changing must post a Big Blind if they have moved 3 seats (“jumping over” 2 live players) away from the blinds. If they do not want to post, they can sit out and wait for the Big Blind
• No food or drinks on the table – only chips, cards, and approved card protectors
• No objects that could cause damage or marks are allowed to be used as a card protector
• Chips may not leave the gaming table, except to pay the server, purchase drinks/food or prescribed by the house. Maximum $25 may be taken from a player’s stack when going on a Meal Break
• Meal Break is 1 hour. See Inspector for details
• After leaving a table, you may not re-join that table for 1 hour with less chips than you left with
• Verbal statements are binding, including verbal statements that are out of turn
• Players may not play out of turn. When a player acts out of turn, that action is binding, unless the action to them changes
• No discussion of hands in play in multi-handed pots
• It is the player’s responsibility to protect their own hand
• Side wagers are not permitted
• Players have the right to an unobstructed view of all players chips and cards
• Playing over and Substitute players is not permitted
• Hoods are prohibited from being worn in the poker room
• Shoes must be worn at all times
• The Great Blue Heron prohibits the use of obscene or foul language. Using such language or making a foul, profane, obscene or vulgar statement, or speaking abusively or in an intimidating manner to another player or staff member will not be tolerated
• The Great Blue Heron is prohibited from allowing persons who appear to be intoxicated or who are intoxicated to gamble.
• The decision of the Pit Manager / Inspector is final

The rules of play are intended to create a fair game and to ensure that a player who makes and error is the one who suffers the consequences. In situations not covered by the rules or where a mechanical following of the rules would be clearly unfair the house has the discretion to make decisions for the purpose of ensuring a fair game.