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Old 11-23-2007, 06:19 AM
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Default Re: Tournament Deals question

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Ok, i ask about offline poker, also with short breaks.

In a normal deal where the price structure is changed, its true that all must agree. So to official casino rules.

But what about deals between 2 players only?
Where is the difference to a side bet between the two players only, who will be eliminated first. Couldnt be bets between all people made(spectators, former players), who will win, or be eliminated next?

What if this deal is made in a break, maybe even with the notice of the other player. What about a secret deal, nobody can control?
Is it still a disadvantage for the player who denied 2 deal offers and still got the official price structure?

Are there some real POKER RULES? Or is most of it special tournament rules, so Pokerstars has other rules than other poker rooms, casinos and WSOP.



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There are no POKER RULES. The TDA has a specific set of rules and Robert's Rules of Poker is a good standard but there is no governing body that forces casinos or home games to adhere to one set of rules.

In tourneys it is considered collusion for players still in to make a side deal unless all players agree. If it happened at any of my games I would not allow it and people would be kicked out and not invited back.

Obviously if people do something in secret then by its definition you won't know about it so there's nothing you can do. When you become more poker knowledgeable you'll be able to spot soft play and then you can speak up.

Last longer bets are pretty standard but they usually are made before the tourney begins. I guess 2 players in the final three could make a last longer but the chip leader should be thrilled since he could take advantage of that by playing aggressive.
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