he rules for the World Series of Poker are in this for years with only a few interesting changes. The most interesting change is the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices. They were banned from the WSOP, but now with the explosion of social media like facebook and twitter, they may be used once again. According to Rule 55 you aren’t allowed to have “ringing” electronic devices but you can use e-mail/text-capable devices: “Players not involved in a hand shall be permitted to text/email at the table, but shall not be permitted to text/email any other player at the table. If personel believes a player is communicating with another player at the table, both parties will be immediately disqualified from the tournament. All players desiring to talk on a cell phone must be at least one table length away from their assigned table.” WSOP announced that there is no limit on what logos a player wears. Also they said the penalty system will return this year. The final rule to no-showers at the tournament, the buy-in of these players gets removed from the prize, players can get their buy-in back untill July 17. Poker online and live poker will always be very different games. But the WSOP brings out the best in all players.
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