Poker Etiquette

Having the appropriate poker etiquette, whether playing online or in a casino, is important for anyone who is serious about poker. You will get more out of the game, and the other players will appreciate it. Etiquette in poker keeps the game friendly and fair. Even players with only a beginning knowledge of poker should practice proper etiquette at all times. Don't let hotheaded celebrity players become your models. Use common sense and follow our guidelines.

The following actions are considered to be very poor etiquette:

Deliberately acting out of turn.
Revealing that cards you've folded would have "hit on the flop. This includes making comments, or making gestures that let other players guess what you've folded.
Stalling the game needlessly.
Splash your chips in the pot. This means that you never throw your bet directly in the pot.
Revealing live or folded hands while the hand is in play.
Swearing.
Stacking chips in such a way that they interfere with players' ability to see your cards, or the dealer's ability to deal.
Giving advice during a hand.
Placing a string bet. Bets should be performed in one continuous motion.
Using a cell phone.
Collusion.
Agreeing with a third player to check to river, when another player is all in.
Throwing, tearing or bending the cards.
Threatening the dealer or other players, or just being abusive.
Hitting on another player at the table.
Telling someone to turn their hand over at the showdown (this is the dealer's job).
Failing to tip the dealer after winning a pot.