Whether you're playing at the casino or casino parties, there is an unwritten code of ethics poker players follow. Poker etiquette is a set of guidelines on how to behave during games. If you're learning the basics of poker, below are some tips to help you become a solid player.

Do:

Make quick decisions.

Poker can go by incredibly fast or dauntingly slow, so you'll need to focus your attention on the cards without getting distracted. Even if it's only at casino parties, you don’t want to be the person who is holding up the game. Avoid checking your phone while playing and always keep one ear and eye on the table. Poker is a turn-based game, and you'll need to know what's going on when it's your time to take action.

Keep your cards and chips to yourself.

While casino parties may be lax in this requirement, actual casinos identify how much money you're betting with your chips on the table. Throwing your chips into the pot is extremely frowned upon. You could even be called out for cheating since dealers and other players will have a difficult time calculating how much you're betting. When betting or revealing your hand, place the chips directly in front of you to show the dealer.

Don't:

Over-celebrate.

It's exciting to win a big pot in poker, but don't let your emotions get the best of you. While it's acceptable to be happy when you win, over-celebration can be seen as offensive. Show the losing players respect and win graciously. 

Take a loss personally.

As with winning, control your overreactions when losing at the table. You're going to receive bad hands when playing now and then and taking your frustrations out on others won't help your situation. Take a breather and walk away for a while if you feel your anger is getting the best of you.

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