Some of the information given below is covered elsewhere on the site; these rules have been assembled here for quick and easy reference by our players.
Players
When you play Poker at World Sports Exchange, keep in mind that
you are competing against other players via the Internet; you are
not competing against World Sports Exchange. Participation in our
games is voluntary and at the player's sole discretion and risk. Eligibility
To be eligible to play at World Sports Exchange, you must be a resident
of legal age in a country in which such play is not prohibited. Age Limit
You MUST be 18 years of age or the legal age
of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. Legality
This is a legal game under the jurisdiction of
the Government of Cyprus. Inactive Accounts
If a player’s account remains inactive for a period of 1
year and has a balance of less than 10 dollars, the account shall
be closed and the balance forfeited. Prize Payments
Winnings ("prizes") are paid using United States of America
legal currency. Taxes and Duties
All taxes, duties, and fees applicable in connection with any prize
or prizes awarded to a player are his/her sole responsibility. Cards
The deck used is a standard 52-card deck with no wild cards. The
deck is shuffled before each hand. Betting Limits
The stakes specified at a particular table determine the limit,
or maximum bet, on each player's turn. For example, at a $2/$4
table, the limit on any bet is $2 in the first betting round and
$4 in subsequent betting rounds. Cap on Raises
In ring games at World Sports Exchange, we allow a bet and 3 raises
per betting round. At 1-on-1 tables, we allow 1 bet with 5 raises. Betting Order
Betting proceeds in a clockwise direction, starting with the player
to the left of the dealer button. Straddle Bets
Straddle bets are not allowed at World Sports Exchange. Sitting Out
Once you miss three big blinds or 30 hands while sitting out of
a game, you will be removed from the table. If you suspect that
you will be sitting out for this length of time, it is considerate
to leave the table in order to make your seat available to another
player. Table Stakes Only
You can only wager the chips you have on the table at the beginning
of a hand; additional chips can only be obtained between hands.
If you run out of chips during a hand, you are considered “all
in.”Minimum Buy-In
The minimum buy-in is 10 times the smallest bet at each table.
So, for example, you would need at least $100 to enter a $10-$20
game, $50 to enter a $5-$10 game, and $20 to enter a $2-$4 game. Player Chat
All chat must be in English only. Verbal abuse of other players
and the use of inappropriate language are not allowed. If your
chat is reported to or observed by management as abusive or offensive,
your chat function will be disabled and your playing privileges
may be revoked. Chatting during play can make the game more enjoyable,
but can also be distracting to others, so the rules of common courtesy
should be observed at all times. “Free Disconnects” and Server Crashes
In order to protect your chips in the event of a connection
problem, you are allotted a specified number of “free disconnects” per
day. Your free-disconnect tally is shown in the upper-left corner
of the table window. If you show 0 free disconnects remaining
and you time out for any reason, your hand will be folded. Your
number of free disconnects may change from time to time based
on server conditions.The game server is able to determine connectivity to the client software running on your system. The use of a free disconnect will only apply when a player is actually disconnected from the server; if a player has not lost his/her connection to the server and fails to act on a hand, his/her hand will simply be folded.
Should you find yourself with 0 free disconnects, you may request a reset by clicking on the chip rack at your table and selecting the option. Your request will be sent to our support staff for review, and will be granted pending management approval. Resets are not automatically granted; if you choose to play with 0 free disconnects, you do so at your own risk.
Players MUST accept the risk of disconnections, which can and do occur. Please consult with your ISP concerning what actions can be taken to limit the likelihood of disconnections. World Sports Exchange assumes no responsibility for disconnections, regardless of their cause.
Posting of Blinds
Each player is required to post the small blind and the big blind
once per round. If a player misses posting one or more blinds due
to sitting out, he/she is required to post an additional big blind
upon re-entry to the game. Players who attempt to avoid posting
their blinds by jumping in and out of a game may lose their playing
privileges at World Sports Exchange. Waiting List
If you wish to participate in a game that is already at full capacity,
you have the option of joining the wait list. Each time a player
departs the game, his/her seat is filled by the player at the top
of the wait list, which is kept in order of registration on the
list. To join the wait list, simply click “Join Wait List” on
the full table at which you want to play. You will be notified
when a seat becomes available, and will be given the option of
joining the table or being removed from the wait list. To join
the game, just click “Join Table” and
you will be taken to your seat.