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HOUSE RULES

Poker Etiquette
Play Time Rules
Split Pots

 

HOUSE RULES: Poker Etiquette

We require all our Golden Poker players to observe proper etiquette. We expect you to maintain the following behavior:

  • Any kind of collusion between two or more players will be punished with instant disqualification. Our unique security system provides an online poker platform that can be used equally and fairly by every player. 

  • Never insult other players at your table.

  • Do not criticize your opponents' play against you or another player.

  • Do not make derogatory remarks in the Chat. Good sportsmanship makes for a pleasant game.

  • Intentionally playing slowly should be avoided in the interest of the game. If you have connection problems, please contact your Internet Provider and/or our Support Team.

  • We do not allow promotions or solicitations for other companies or websites in our Chat.

  • In the case of any offense, we reserve the right to block the player from chatting and/or playing.

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HOUSE RULES: Play-Time Rules

Each player receives a set period to make his move. This period can vary from table to table but is normally 5 seconds to make his move in the blind/ante round and 20-30 seconds to make his move in the later betting rounds. If a player does not react in time, his cards are automatically folded and he is set as ‘sitting out'. To take part in further games, he must make his intentions known to the table by clicking on the ‘I am back' button. If a player is disconnected from the table, he is automatically given an additional time period to act so he can reconnect and make his move (this is normally set to 20 extra seconds).

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HOUSE RULES: Split Pots

If two players have identical winning hands at the showdown, a split pot occurs.

In Texas Hold'em games, and Omaha games, if the pot does not split evenly between the players and there is an ‘odd' chip left, the player who made the last bet/raise in the river stage will receive the odd chip. If there was no bet in the river stage, the odd chip is awarded to the first player to the left of the dealer.

In Omaha Hi Lo games where there is both a high and a low winning hand, the pot is split as evenly as possible between the high and the low. If there is an odd chip, it is placed in the high portion of the pot. Both pot portions are then split as in Omaha games.

In 7 Card Stud games, if the pot does not split evenly between the players and there is an ‘odd' chip left, the player who made the last bet/raise in the game will receive the odd chip.

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