Pickering Casino Resort Poker

• English only is to be spoken at the table while a game is in play
• 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 one (1) or both headphones if they cannot follow the action.
• Players that have missed two (2) Big Blinds will forfeit their seats if there is a waiting list for that game.
• No Flop No Rake. Minimum $2 rake after the flop.
• Players MUST table change with their full stack.
• Table changes must be made immediately – after table changing, Players are considered Existing 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 drinks on the table. All food must be consumed at the bar, or in designated dining areas.
• No personal belongings 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. A maximum of $25 may be taken from a Player’s stack when going on a Meal Break.
• Meal Break is 45 minutes. See Floor Supervisor for details.
• After leaving a table, you may not rejoin that table for 1 hour with fewer 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.
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• GCCRT prohibits the use of obscene or foul language. Using such language, making a foul, profane, obscene, or vulgar statement, or speaking abusively or intimidating to another Player or team member will not be tolerated.
• GCCRT is prohibited from allowing persons who appear to be intoxicated or who are intoxicated to gamble.
• The decision of the Poker Pit Manager / Supervisor is final.

The rules of play are intended to create a fair game and to ensure that a Player who makes an 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 to ensure a fair game.