Handling disputes

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Handling disputes

A common-sense playbook for the most frequent disagreements.

Every regular game director will eventually have to make a judgment call. The goal is consistency, not perfection.

Common scenarios

•String bet: the bettor's first motion is the bet. Clarify; don't penalize first offense.
•Out-of-turn action: bind if subsequent action is unchanged; wave off if the situation materially changed.
•Exposed hole card: penalty at your discretion; common rule is the hand stays live but the player shows after.
•Chip count dispute: pause, count, document in the tournament notes, resume.

Document unusual rulings in tournament notes. If the same situation comes up again, you'll have a reference to stay consistent.

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