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The Rules of Poker The authoritative and definitive new rule book from the International Federation of Poker. The Rules of Poker is the long-awaited, unifying international rule book for tournament poker and procedural variants from Texas Hold ’Em to Seven-Card Stud, draw and cash games. The book also features instructions on how to play an exciting new version of the world’s most popular card game: Duplicate Poker. For those looking to improve their skill, it includes a question-and-answer section, which covers a wide range of situations from speech play to a fouled deck, and an in-depth glossary. The Rules of Poker will be published on 23 August 2012 as a hardback book with a high street price of £12.99.

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The Rules of Poker

The authoritative and definitive new rule book from

the International Federation of Poker.

The Rules of Poker is the long-awaited, unifying

international rule book for tournament poker and

procedural variants from Texas Hold ’Em to Seven-Card

Stud, draw and cash games. The book also features

instructions on how to play an exciting new version of

the world’s most popular card game: Duplicate Poker.

For those looking to improve their skill, it includes a

question-and-answer section, which covers a wide range

of situations from speech play to a fouled deck, and an

in-depth glossary.

The Rules of Poker will be published on

23 August 2012 as a hardback book with a

high street price of £12.99.

List of ContentsPreface from IFP President

Preamble from Chairman of IFP Rules Committee

IFP Rules for Tournament Poker

General Rules

Seating and Moving

The Table

Action

Betting and Raising

Pots and Showdowns

General Procedures

Dealing/Deck Irregularities

Etiquette, Ethical Play and Penalties

Appendix: Board Irregularities

Cash games variations and considerations

Preface from IFP Ambassador for Duplicate Poker

IFP Rules for Duplicate Poker

Preface for You Are the Tournament Director case studies from

‘The Hendon Mob’ Co-founder

You Are The Tournament Director case studies

You Are The Tournament Director answers

The Laws of Poker

Glossary

Acknowledgements

Key Points♦ The only poker rule book that incorporates and aligns rules from

the:

- Tournament Directors Association

- World Series of Poker

- European Poker Tour

- Brazilian Series of Poker

- Austrian Pokersport Association

- Federation Internationale de Poker Association

Making it the most comprehensive and authoritative rule book

available.

♠ Suitable for all types of play from tournament to cash games,

Board, Stud and Draw variants.

♥ Easy to read and reference making it the perfect gift for novice

and professional alike.

♣ Features an extensive section from ‘The Hendon Mob’ archives

with real life case studies.

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About the IFPThe IFP serves as the governing body to which National Poker

Federations can affiliate. Its goal is the promotion of poker as a

Mind Sport played without any discrimination as to race, sex or

creed. As well as organising major international tournaments,

both team and individual, the IFP will be working to standardise

tournament rules, as well as compiling international rankings

alongside each member-nation’s own national rankings.

It currently has over 40 member nations and will be promoted

globally over the summer.

Find out more at:

int.pokerfed.org