A short list with long reasons
The rules below are few, and each has a reason. They exist so that an evening at the house is orderly, comfortable and safe for every guest, whether they are experienced at cards or have never touched a chip. We would rather print a short list and enforce it kindly than publish a long one that nobody reads.
Who decides
The dealer or croupier at a table is responsible for that table, and their rulings during play are final. If a guest disagrees with a ruling, they may raise it quietly with the floor manager once the hand has finished. The floor manager's decision is then final, and is given without argument or delay.
What happens when a rule is broken
A first lapse earns a quiet word. A second earns a request to leave the table for a short time. A serious or repeated breach, or any behaviour that makes other guests uncomfortable, may lead to a guest being asked to leave the house. We do not issue fines, because nothing here is paid for, and we do not keep lists.
Changes to the rules
The rules are reviewed from time to time. The version printed at the archway and published on this page is the one that applies, and the floor manager is always glad to hear suggestions from guests who think something could be improved.
Rules for beginners
A guest who has never played should say so at the archway. The floor manager will choose a table and a dealer to suit, and the dealer will explain the layout, the order of play and the meaning of every sign. It is no embarrassment to ask the same question twice; most of our regulars did.
Rules for the dining room
The dining room is quieter than the casino room, and guests are asked to keep their voices to the level of their own table. Mobile telephones are best used on the verandah. The kitchen takes pride in sending out hot food, so a party that is late to the table may find its first course waiting a little longer.