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Poker Ethics Dilemma: I Took a Disabled Player’s Money Because I Saw His Cards May 7, 2025This confession, titled “Took a disabled dude for 2.3k because I could see his cards the entire game”, was published on Reddit by a poker player nicknamed wowthatsabigone and instantly…
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WSOP 2025 — How Will Canadians Impact the Series May 5, 2025The calendar has turned to May and poker players are all gearing up for the 2025 edition of the World Series of Poker to kick off at the end of…
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Why Running a Poker Bankroll Challenge Is Tougher Than Ever May 2, 2025More than a decade ago, poker players used to have bankroll challenges and would turn a small amount of money into a significant sum. This trend was due to the…
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Why Players Stop Chasing the Poker Dream May 1, 2025On April 26th, 2025, poker YouTube creator, high-stakes player, and coach Marc “Hungry Horse Poker” Goone asked ex-professional poker players about their reasons for quitting.PokerListings found inspiration in their answers…
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What MSIGA Means for U.S. Poker in 2025 April 30, 2025Poker players in the U.S. are finally getting what they’ve been asking for since Black Friday: bigger tournaments, busier tables, and multi-state action. And at the center of it all…
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YouTube Is at War with Poker Channels April 22, 2025On April 14th, 2025, Google updated its “Gambling and Games” advertising policies, following YouTube’s March 19th update to its policies on online gambling content. And for the last month, poker…
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Ontario Online Poker Rooms with Casinos April 21, 2025The Canadian province of Ontario made headlines in the poker world three years ago when they launched licensed, regulated poker and other gambling options to third party suppliers. The market was…
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Poker Grind vs Life: Are They Compatible for Poker Players? April 19, 2025In the first third of the 21st century, poker seemed like a risky but independent way to make a living. However, it never was an easy path and likely never…
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Five WSOP Rules That Will Definitely Surprise You April 17, 2025Can you talk about your hand at the table? What items are allowed on the table? And why should you definitely bring a small good-luck charm with you? These WSOP…
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Can I Bring a Dog to a Casino or Poker Room? April 10, 2025On April 6th, 2025, poker player Justin Zaki sneakily took a photo of a fellow poker player with their shoes off and a dog under their chair. Later, one of…
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Three Facts About Irish Poker Open That Are Rarely Known April 8, 2025While the Royal Dublin Society makes final preparations for the Irish Poker Open 2025, which takes place between April 11th and 21st, PokerListings wants to share a few interesting facts…
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Poker Boom Stars of the 2000s: Where Are They Today April 4, 2025During the early 2000s, poker was growing at warp speed. Amateur players dreamed of becoming the next Chris Moneymaker, whose 2003 WSOP Main Event victory after qualifying through an online…
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Nine Traits Of Elite Poker Players April 2, 2025Not one elite poker player became great simply because of one unique skill or trait that predestined their success. But most of them do share a combination of qualities that,…
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Cognitive Biases Influence Our Perception of Luck in Poker March 30, 2025Since poker players are human beings, they tend to have many cognitive biases to the extent of having not a glimpse of objectivity and critical thinking. In his March newsletter,…
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Bluffing Gone Wrong: The Most Expensive Mistakes in Poker History March 26, 2025Bluffing is essential for an unpredictable poker player. However, poor judgment or bluffing in the wrong situation could be detrimental. Nevertheless, players tend to make the wrong bluff from time…
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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Why You Should Start Playing Zoom Right Now March 25, 2025In an era where poker players are increasingly distracted by the slow pace of traditional cash games, fast-paced formats — like Zoom, Rush & Cash, SNAP, Blitz, and Speed Poker…
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5 Reasons Why Players Don’t Like the WSOP March 23, 2025Very 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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Is Poker a Sport, Game or Pastime? March 18, 2025Poker 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, 2025Poker 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, 2025Database credits: The Hendon Mob 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…
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Poker in Canada: Live Poker in Quebec March 17, 2025The Canadian province of Quebec is the second largest province in Canada by population, but has been one of, if not, the place to play live poker in Canada! The options…
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.