Online Poker Etiquette

There are a number of unwritten rules in the game of online poker; these rules are crucial to ensure enjoyment of everyone playing the game. You're likely already aware of the following rules, but it never hurts to brush up on the basics!

Being that playing online poker is different than playing Brick & Mortar poker, it's important that you are able to differentiate between the two. However, some things remain the same – good behavior is always important. Yet there is something about online poker that sometimes brings out the worst in people. It could be the ease of playing a game by yourself. Or, it could be the anonymity of online play. Whatever the case, try to relax and enjoy the game; this will ensure that others are enjoying online play as well.

In any case, here are some guidelines that will help you practice acceptable online poker etiquette at Tower Gaming.

No bad language.

Poker is for adults, but nobody really appreciates a vulgar mouth. Keep it clean please. We get that bad beats and bad days are a fact of online poker life, but the players at your online table are not the people to take your frustrations out on. If you notice someone being vulgar or hateful, please contact Tower Gaming.

English chat only.

Tower Gaming is currently an english-only speaking site. We recognize that part of the appeal of online poker is the fact that people all over the world are able to come together and play online and interact through gaming technology. However, we ask that you refrain from speaking any foreign languages. This is so that we can do our best to prevent collusion.

Keep up the pace.

Be attentive to the game so that you don't slow things down. Use the advance actions option whenever it makes sense to do so. If you're going to be leaving the computer while you're playing poker, please use the advance options - that's what its there for. If we notice that you're slowing the games down, we may ask you to leave the table.

No jerks.

You're not doing anyone any favors by dishing out trash talk. And don't rub your opponents face in your wins. It's rude, it's annoying, and it makes you look like a big fat loser. Think about it like this: do you want the worst player at the table to realize how bad he or she is? Once they leave, you're going to be losing out on a great deal of money.

“One player to a hand,”

… as the old poker saying goes. Please do not comment on a hand in progress. Each player must play their hands without help from others. It's all well and good if you're learning how to play and you're chatting with your friends, but we'd appreciate it if you could keep your thoughts to yourself about other player's hand, as well as your own hand. This aids in preventing collusion and ensuring fair play among all players.