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5 Reasons Why Players Don’t Like the WSOP March 23, 2025
Very soon, tens of thousands of players from all over the world will gather in Las Vegas, united by one dream: winning a WSOP bracelet. For some, this will be…
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Losses In Poker Are Inevitable: Learn to Accept It March 22, 2025
In the world of superstar pros and lucky newbies, each loss, mistake, and failure — especially a long string of them — can feel almost unbearable for regular players. The…
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Is Poker a Sport, Game or Pastime? March 18, 2025
Poker is often debated, not just as a card game but as a broader activity that straddles the line between a sport, a game, and a pastime. But what truly…
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It Is Time To Celebrate YOU in Poker! March 18, 2025
Poker players are used to feeling ecstatic after winning a tournament or huge pot and yet, they rarely stop and remember to feel the same about each of their results…
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Top 15 Richest Poker Players in the World for 2025 March 18, 2025
No one knows for sure who the richest poker player is in 2025. The reason is simple: there is no publicly available data. We don’t know how much money is…
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Poker in Canada: Live Poker in Quebec March 17, 2025
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Best Poker Rooms for Omaha Tournaments in 2025 March 16, 2025
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Voice RTA: Poker’s Untraceable Evil March 15, 2025
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The Dark Sides Of Poker That People Don’t Talk About Enough March 11, 2025
Poker is a game of intense emotions, curious meetings and unpredictable challenges. Its good side is constantly praised and often used as a selling point for new blood, failing to…
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7 Poker Players Without WSOP Bracelets 2025 Edition March 8, 2025
A WSOP bracelet is every player’s dream. In this article, we’ve gathered the names of players who fully deserve to win this trophy but have yet to capture it. Note:…
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Meet Rania Nasreddine: GPI Breakout Player 2024 March 8, 2025
In February this year, 37 people and brands from the poker world were awarded with 6th Annual Global Poker Awards for their work, success and highlights during 2024. One of…
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The 30 Best Poker Movies for Every Poker Fan March 2, 2025
We watched several dozen movies featuring our favorite game of poker and are ready to share reviews on them. These films span various decades, genres, and styles, ensuring there’s something…
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Why Responsible Gaming Tools Should Be Available in Every Poker Room March 1, 2025
While poker is widely considered a sport and not just a game of luck, it still comes with the same problems as many other types of gambling, especially when it…
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From Teacher to Poker Pro: The Journey of Jonathan Newman February 23, 2025
We want to take some time to introduce you to a couple of poker players from Ontario that you may or may not know about yet as these two individuals…
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Three Famous Poker Couples Brought Together By the Game February 21, 2025
For some players “lucky in poker — lucky in love” is a saying that simply came true. They managed to find their soulmates through their shared passion for the game.…
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Poker Bankroll Management Advice For Beginners in 2025 by Jonathan Little February 12, 2025
The right game selection and constant volume increase are both crucial for poker players out for success — and yet, they mean nothing without proper bankroll management. This is the…
User Comments
I’m running a poker league that sends a handful of players to the wsop every summer. Last month we hand a dispute on a ruling and was hopeful you could help resolve it.
For starters you need to know we all individually deal on our button so there is no professional dealer.
On this hand, one player stated he ‘was pretty sure he saw a face card’ dealt to another player. He didn’t know exactly what card, just a face card in general. The other player did not want to burn the card because the exact card was not known.
How specific does this need to be? Can a player say ‘ I saw a black card’ and expect the card to be burned?
Thanks,
Mark
The situation you described does not qualify for a burn card. The player in question only offered a guess what he might have seen and apparently has not seen the exact card. If you allow for the card to be burned in this situation you will have to allow a card to be burned whenever a player randomly claims he might have seen a card.
In major poker series like the WSOP, a card is only burned if the error is clear and verifiable, typically confirmed by the dealer or floor staff. In your case, the player must clearly identify the specific card (rank and suit) for it to be burned. If no agreement is reached, the issue can be resolved by a table vote in home games. Establishing clear rules in advance is recommended to avoid future disputes.