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Poker TDA Rules

Current Poker TDA Rules

The 2022 TDA Poker Rules are now available in both Microsoft Word (.docx) and Adobe Acroabat (.pdf) format as a full version, as an edited version highlighting the rule changes from the previous version, and as a condensed, quick-reference version. The full version contains rules, recommended procedures and a large illustration addendum. The quick reference sheet contains the rules only in a simplified, landscape layout that makes for a handy pocket-sized guide.

Online Versions

  • Rules in Full v1.0 Online

Downloadable Versions

Foreign Language Translations

For foreign language translations of the Poker TDA rules, please click here.

If you have a question about the interpretation or application of a Poker TDA Tournament Rule, or to suggest a new rule or amendment, please consider participating in the Poker TDA Discussion Forum.

TDA Recommended Procedures

TDA Recommended Procedures are included in the full version of the Poker TDA Rules above and may also be found in the Poker TDA Forum. Poker TDA Recommended Procedures are intended as policy suggestions and as general guidelines that can help to reduce errors and enhance tournament management. They may also apply to situations that have too many variations to address with one universal rule. The fairest ruling in these cases may require use of multiple rules, evaluation of all circumstances, and reliance on Rule 1 as a primary guide.

Archived Poker TDA Rules Versions

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