Learn About Good Poker Etiquette on the Tables | partypoker.com

In this section we’ll talk about…

• General poker etiquette – basic dos and don’ts of the game
• Online poker etiquette – tips for playing poker online
  

As successful players know, good etiquette is essential at the poker table. It helps everyone get along, gives you more hands per hour – and there’s usually a tactical advantage too.

• Act decisively. Stalling holds up the game and could signal lack of confidence (a big no-no in poker)

• Talk too much. Other players won’t appreciate the distraction, and you might be giving away more information than you think

When you’re online, a bit of banter often adds to the atmosphere – as long as you’re not giving too much away. Here are some tips for using our live chat feature without throwing your game.

• Respond to other players, but be savvy and stay focused
• Keep it positive. A good attitude helps make things sociable, and gives the impression that luck’s on your side
  

• Give away your level of experience – either directly or by commenting on someone else’s play. Bad idea
• Ditto your emotional state. Poker face = poker keyboard
• Chat in capital letters – it comes across as shouting and makes you sound, frankly, A BIT MAD
• In tournaments, especially the later stages, keep chat ‘from the rail’ (the spectator area) to a minimum
  

Finally, if the live chat is distracting you, turn it off. Job done.

At partypoker, we think poker should be fun for everyone, which means showing respect towards others. We won’t put up with swearing or abuse.