Poker TDA Player Survey Fall 2016

This survey is confidential and your personal information is private. When answering these questions, think in terms of tournament poker not cash games. Each question has an optional comment box to further explain your answer. While these cases may involve dealer error, "fire the dealer" is not a useful answer. Also, when evaluating cases put yourself in both the position of the player making the error and as a player at the table. It is helpful to have a copy of the TDA Rules available when taking this survey.

The TDA strongly values player opinion and appreciates your taking the time to complete this survey! Please consider joining the Poker TDA Players Coalition. At the end of the survey, additional options for submitting suggestions to the TDA are listed.

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* 1. Describe what you would most like to see changed or improved in poker tournaments today. What situations at the table, at registration, or elsewhere in the tournament experience most need improvement?. To list multiple topics, label them 1, 2, 3, etc.

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* 2. Please describe what current rules, if any, you would like to see changed. If multiple, please label 1, 2, 3, etc.

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* 3. Please describe what new rules you would most like to see added to the game. Again, label 1, 2, 3, etc.

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* 4. In 2015, the Poker TDA adopted rules to reduce decision delays or "tanking". Do you think the tanking situation is better today, worse, or about the same?

The situation hasn't improved at all.

It's slightly improved

We're halfway there, good progress but still could improve.

The situation is considerably improved.

Decision delays have largely been eliminated.

The situation hasn't improved at all.

It's slightly improved

We're halfway there, good progress but still could improve.

The situation is considerably improved.

Decision delays have largely been eliminated.

Add any other comments or explanations here

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* 5. Do you think the house should be able to call the clock on a player?

Yes, whenever the house deems a player to be persistently slow

Yes, but only in limited cases

No, calling the clock should be the right of players only

Add any other comments or explanations here

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* 6. Should a player be able to anonymously ask the floor to call the clock?

Yes, some players are shy or intimidated. Allowing them to ask anonymously through the TD is appropriate

Perhaps, but this should be limited.

No, calling the clock is a player's responsibility and part of the game.

Add any other comments or explanations here

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* 7. What is the bet when the exact amount is not stated? In the following cases, blinds are 600 - 1200. On the river the pot totals 15000. Action is on Player A, what is the bet in these situations?

	1,200	12,000
A simultaneously tosses out one 5k chip and says "twelve"	A simultaneously tosses out one 5k chip and says "twelve" 1,200	A simultaneously tosses out one 5k chip and says "twelve" 12,000
A simultaneously tosses out three 5k chips and says "twelve"	A simultaneously tosses out three 5k chips and says "twelve" 1,200	A simultaneously tosses out three 5k chips and says "twelve" 12,000
A simultaneously tosses out one 25k chip and says "twelve"	A simultaneously tosses out one 25k chip and says "twelve" 1,200	A simultaneously tosses out one 25k chip and says "twelve" 12,000

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* 8. A player is not facing a bet and players remain to act. Either intentionally or unintentionally the player declares "fold". Is the fold binding?

This is a binding fold

This is not a binding fold

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* 9. In a no-limit holdem game the dealer advances the button and deals the downcards. There is a bet, call and fold creating substantial action. Then it is discovered the dealer advanced the button two seats, not one. What should happen on the next hand?

The button should be moved back

The button should advance

Please provide any additional comments on this question here.

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* 10. NL Texas Holdem 1000-2000 blinds. Preflop, Player A is BB and posts his blind with four 500 chips. Player B raises to 9000 total (7000 more to A). When action returns to A he pulls back one or more of his 500 chips. He pauses then tosses the chip(s) back and tries to fold. Is this a legit fold or must A at least call?

This is a legit move and A can fold after pulling back prior-bet chips.

This is an angle-shot that may be penalized but A can fold here

Pulling back prior-bet chip(s) is a binding intention to bet. A must at least call the 9000 total.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What is your opinion of the current state of using electronic devices at the table? Do you find it annoying or is it acceptable?

No problems with devices at the table, it's well regulated

Sometimes an issue, but not a big one

Could use moderate improvement

Players are often distracted with devices, it hurts the game

Using devices & headphones is out of control

No problems with devices at the table, it's well regulated

Sometimes an issue, but not a big one

Could use moderate improvement

Players are often distracted with devices, it hurts the game

Using devices & headphones is out of control

Is the situation getting worse, better, or about the same? Also add any other comments or explanations here

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* 12. What is your opinion of re-entry vs. no re-entry tournaments?

I strongly prefer no re-entry

I prefer no re-entry but will play a re-entry event

I'll play either type, no real preference

I prefer re-entry but will play a no re-entry event

I strongly prefer re-entry events

I strongly prefer no re-entry

I prefer no re-entry but will play a re-entry event

I'll play either type, no real preference

I prefer re-entry but will play a no re-entry event

I strongly prefer re-entry events

Add any additional comments about re-entry vs. no re-entry tournaments here.

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* 13. If the choice is either single or multiple re-entry, what is your preference?

I strongly prefer single re-entry over multiple

I prefer single re-entry but will play multiple

I'll play either type, no real preference

I prefer multiple re-entry but will play single

I strongly prefer multiple re-entry

I strongly prefer single re-entry over multiple

I prefer single re-entry but will play multiple

I'll play either type, no real preference

I prefer multiple re-entry but will play single

I strongly prefer multiple re-entry

Add any additional comments about single vs. multiple re-entry tournaments here.

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* 14. Are there any changes you would like to see regarding tournament structure, level timing, payouts, etc.?

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* 15. Your optional answers to the following are helpful in analyzing results.

In which country or countries do you most often play poker?

How many years have you been playing poker?

Do you play mostly online or live or both? If both, what percent in each?

On average, how many games or tournaments will you play each month?

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* 16. How familiar are you with the 2015 Poker TDA Rules?

Only vaguely. I've never seen a copy of them.

What I know I've learned in actual play. I've never read the rules verbatim.

Reasonably familiar. I've read the entire list of rules on at least one occasion

Quite familiar. I've read the rules, played by them multiple times, and have a copy nearby.

Very familiar. I have a copy of the rules, know them well, and will defend my action with them if needed.

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* 17. How can we improve this survey? What general and specific topics would you like to see added?

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* 18. For more information about the Poker TDA, please visit the TDA website. To join the TDA Players Coalition, click here. To join the discussions on the TDA Forum, click here.