Rule 38 · TDA 2026

38: Substantial Action (SA)

Dealing Rules

TDA text 2026

Substantial Action is either A) any 2 actions in turn, at least one of which puts chips in the pot (i.e. any 2 actions except 2 checks or 2 folds) or B) any combination of 3 actions in turn (check, bet, raise, call, fold). Posted blinds do not count towards SA. See Rules 37-D and 55-B. Note: this is often called “Significant Action”, the terms have identical meaning.

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