74: Warnings, Penalties, and Disqualification

A: Enforcement options include but are not limited to verbal warnings, one or more “missed hand” or “missed round” penalties, chip penalties (see RP-26), and disqualification. For missed rounds, the offender will miss one hand for every player (including him or her) at the table when the penalty is given multiplied by the number of penalty rounds. Repeat infractions are subject to escalating penalties. Players away from the table or on penalty may be anted or blinded out of a tournament. B: Penalties will be given for abusive or disruptive behavior, dodging blinds, cheating or soft play. Penalties may be invoked for other violations in Rules 72 and 73. C: Players on penalty must be away from the table. Cards are dealt to their seats, their blinds and antes posted, their hands are killed after the initial deal, and if dealt the stud bring-in they must post the bring-in. D: Chips of a disqualified player shall be removed from play. See also RP-23.