May 5, 2020 | Rule Reminders and Clarifications
We have had a few questions about what should happen in our online games when a player is in “Sitting out” mode for an extended period of time. First, we just need to state that there is no standard poker rule mandating that stacks should be forfeited...
Jun 23, 2017 | Rule Reminders and Clarifications
This question has been coming up recently, and I think it is a byproduct of our new High Hand bonuses. (Note: A hand does not have to go to the river for a player to receive a High Hand bonus. See our Scoring page. The tracking of high hands is intended to be...
Jun 23, 2017 | Rule Reminders and Clarifications
A player puts some chips in the pot, and either says something, or doesn’t. There are some pretty specific rules about how to interpret that action, and these rules are extremely consistent across the poker world. If the player gives a clear verbal declaration,...
Jun 5, 2017 | Rule Reminders and Clarifications
In a casino, anytime there is an all-in situation, cards have to be shown before the final board is dealt. This is to prevent collusion. If a player is all in blind, at our Kontenders games, they do not have to show their cards until the board has been dealt, if they...
May 22, 2017 | League News, Rule Reminders and Clarifications
We recently decided to allow later arrivals to play in our games. Please read the following carefully to understand our late arrival policy. We understand that occasionally, due to circumstances beyond your control, you can’t make it to a game by the time the game...
Oct 19, 2016 | Rule Reminders and Clarifications
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can still ruin a great poker game. We, as a league, cannot tolerate behavior at our games that would discourage other players from coming back, or cause our wonderful volunteer tournament directors any unnecessary stress...