Rule 5 · TDA 2024
Electronic Devices and Communication
General Concepts
TDA text 2024
A: Players may not talk on a phone at the table. Ring tones, music, images, video etc. should be inaudible and non-disturbing to others. These and other devices, tools, photography, videography, and communication must not create a nuisance, delay the game or create competitive advantage and are subject to house and gaming regulations. B. Phones and other devices may not rest on the table. C: Players with live hands may not interact with or operate an electronic or communication device. The definition of such devices may include new technologies and shall be as updated by the TD. D: Betting apps, charts, and other poker strategy tools may not be used at the table. Nor may players receive or use poker strategy data from another person or source. Violations of Rule 5 may be subject to penalties in Rule 71.
Original English text: Poker Tournament Directors Association
Source: PokerTDA.com ↗ · The original source prevails if this guide differs