Mad River Poker Club

Club Rules & Policies

General Club Rules

• All players must be 21 years of age or older with valid government-issued photo ID
• Active club membership is required to play ($20/year or $5/day pass)
• No outside food or beverages — full bar and snack service available on-site
• No smoking inside the club — designated outdoor smoking area available
• Cell phone use is prohibited at the table during active hands
• Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone
• Players must maintain appropriate behavior — abusive language, threats, or harassment will result in immediate removal

Poker Room Rules

• English only at the table during active hands
• Cards must remain above the table and visible at all times
• Players may not discuss hand contents with other players during an active hand
• String bets are not allowed — announce your action clearly before placing chips
• Verbal declarations are binding — if you say "raise," you must raise
• Players are responsible for protecting their own hands
• All chips must be visible — you may not hide large-denomination chips behind smaller stacks
• One player per hand — no coaching or assistance from spectators

Tournament-Specific Rules

• All tournaments follow Tournament Directors Association (TDA) rules
• Players must be in their seat when the last card is dealt to receive a hand
• Late registration is open for the first 4 blind levels (80 minutes for standard events)
• One re-entry per event during the late registration period
• At final table, ICM deal discussions are permitted. All players must agree for any deal to be made
• Tournament chips have no cash value and may not leave the tournament area
• Accidentally exposed cards during a deal will follow standard TDA misdeal procedures

Cash Game Rules

• Minimum and maximum buy-ins are posted at each table
• New players and re-buys must buy in for at least the table minimum
• Players may not remove chips from the table ("going south") while in an active game
• Missed blind rules apply — players returning to a game must post or wait for the big blind
• All-in situations: when a player goes all-in, all remaining players' hands must be tabled
• Table changes must be requested through the floor staff

Rake & Time Charges

Dispute Resolution

The floor manager's decision is final in all disputes. If a situation is not covered by TDA rules or house rules, the floor manager will make a ruling in the interest of fairness and the spirit of the game. Players may appeal decisions to the club director during normal business hours.