There are several benefits to using the official rules of poker. For example, players can avoid misunderstandings and avoid disputes by using the same rules in various situations. And, because these rules are widely accepted, they are the basis for many poker tournaments. Besides, you can use them in your establishment without any restrictions. In this article, we’ll go through some of these benefits. And, you’ll get to know what you need to know to use them correctly.

First, you must know that a game’s rules are governed by the professional Tournament Directors Association (PTDA). This organization was founded in 1995 by four famous poker players, Matt Savage, Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher. Today, it has more than 2,500 members in 63 countries. The PTDA holds a Summit every two years, during which it reviews the rules. A WSOP Tournament Director, Jack Effel, sits on the board of the organization.

You should also know that it’s against WFP rules to make calls at the table, even during regular tournaments. This is unethical and may result in a lawsuit. Besides, you should not sabotage the tournament’s integrity. A player’s name and Member ID# should be printed clearly on the TOURNAMENT SIGN-IN sheet, as they should be. Also, remember to sign-in as soon as you arrive. During WFP finals, you must sign-in as soon as possible.