72: Player Conduct and Behavioral Integrity

Every participant is entitled to a safe, polite, and peaceful tournament environment. Unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment, and toxic behavior will not be tolerated. The Tournament Director (TD) and Floor Staff retain sole discretion to penalize any player violating these standards. Prohibited behavioral conduct includes, but is not limited to: • Abusive Conduct: Personal attacks, insults, threats, sexist or hate speech, or harassment of players, staff, or spectators. • Aggressive Behavior: Taunting, intimidating, or making hostile statements to other participants. • Card/Chip Aggression: Throwing cards off the table, at staff or players, or damaging property. • Critical Commentary: Criticizing, mocking, or other negative comments on a player's play or strategy. • Game Disruption: Excess chatter, shouting, or creating a nuisance that interrupts the flow of the game. • Offensive Apparel: Wearing attire with derogatory, prejudiced, aggressive or illegal messages. • Identity Concealment: Using masks or other objects that intentionally conceal a player’s identity. • Substance Impairment: Showing signs of intoxication or drug use that alters social behavior or compromises the event. • Offensive Hygiene: Neglecting personal cleanliness to the detriment or discomfort of others at the table.