WSOP 2008 Rules Changes

Posted on March 17, 2008 
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wsopcapThe new, modified, reemphasized and yes, even unchanged, rules for the 2008 World Series of Poker have been released. Here are a few highlights from my first pass at the rules.

In 2007, there was a poorly enforced rule called: "Show One, Show Both", which simply said a player mucking their hand could show no cards or both cards in Hold'em; no cards or all four in Omaha. They players hated the rule, no one saw any reason for the rule and now the rule has been abandoned. "Show One, Show All" is still in place but now you can "Show One" or I guess in Omaha, show "One, Two or Three".

What is being called the Hevad Khan rule, there is a new statement of what will be considered "excessive celebration":

"excessive celebration through extended theatrics, inappropriate behavior, or physical actions, gestures, or conduct may be subject to penalty." ...."any player that engages a member of the tournament staff during the celebration or utilizes any property of Harrah's will be penalized… Harrah's property includes but is not limited to chairs, tournament tables, and stanchions."

We find no mention of abusing or terrorizing Mr. Peanut, as Mike Matusow did last year.

The Cell Phone rule is finally clear. You use it, you lose your hand. You must be one table length away from your assigned table to make a call, take a call or text and anything else. If there is a question, your hand is dead.

There are also new rules on logos and patches but basically, who cares. If you make a final table, fear not, someone will give you lots of money to wear their stick-on logo.

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