Rule 67 · TDA 2026
67: Accidentally Killed / Fouled / Exposed Hands
Play: Other
TDA text 2026
A: Players must protect their hands at all times, including at showdown while waiting for hands to be read. If the dealer kills a hand by mistake or if in TDs judgement a hand is fouled and cannot be identified to 100% certainty, the player has no redress and is not entitled to a refund of called bets. If the player initiated a bet or raise and hasn’t been called, the uncalled amount will be returned. B: If a hand is fouled but can be identified, it remains in play despite any cards exposed.
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