One player to a hand
In
poker, the one player to a hand rule is an
important principle of fair play, and universal rule of
casino play. It states that all game decisions about the
play of each hand must be made by one player without
assistance. This means, for example, that a player may not
ask for advice from any other player or non-player during
the play of the hand, nor should anyone offer such advice
unsolicited. The phrase is often used as a warning to
players making what might be perceived as minor violations,
such as commenting upon other players' possible hands:
Frank: Gina, you think your
flush is higher than Nick's? Nick: Hey, one
player to a hand, Frank.
Note that reading properly exposed hands of other players at showdown is not a violation of this rule, since no further decisions can be made. See Cards speak.
See also
Categories: Poker gameplay and terminology