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The key word here is “can” as there are layers of protection for this rule to be enforced. Dealer, players involved, and even other players involved. The bottom line is you shouldn’t be saying “call,” “fold,” and “bet” when not intending to do so especially when action is on you.

Amazed at the number of negative replies from folks who apparently can’t read. Such statements MAY be binding, not WILL be binding. Just be careful what you say when you’re in a hand, as others can misunderstand/misinterpret/mishear what you say. It could turn out bad for you.

Been same for 20 years but willing to review Happened today in Cyprus, it’s why I brought it up Player in broken English says “can I call?” Dealer heard “call,” betting player heard “call” turns over cards and then player says he didn’t call. What do you think should happen?

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Matt Savage Implemented this rule and wrote about it! thepokerbaffer.com/2015/07/30/i-a…

Honestly hard to believe some of the play World Poker Tour Chamada Prestige seen here this week and every time I’ve been to Cyprus. If you feel like poker is dead somewhere it lives here in Cyprus!

Seems like Justin Hammer has had enough of the name calling so he and the Chamada Prestige media made a video, and no we are not related!

…… and the dealer reaches over and mucks your hand. Floor called, is asked what happened, “heard him say fold so I mucked his hand.” You lose, unfortunately you said the word fold when action was on you, I’m sorry but you have to protect your hand. #DUCY

Nope, you are allowed to talk but don’t get protection if an error was made and you said one of the accepted terms of poker that caused the error.

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Mark Napolitano Matt Savage Now, saying something like ‘I should give up on this one’ or ‘I might be done here’ still allows random babbling but avoids specific keywords only used to deceive

Matt Savage Matt, I was surprised to see so many disagreeing with taking into account what players say. I've always felt it was the best to keep your mouth shut when you're in a hand until it's your turn to act; then state your action clearly. Movies often say it wrong, too: "Call and raise"

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Commentating with @TonyDunstTV today from World Poker Tour Cyprus. YouTube.com/WorldPokerTour

After Matt Savage gave PokerNews an exclusive look at one of the bounties for the World Poker Tour Bay101 Casino Shooting Star, Chad Holloway caught up with the newest addition & spoke with stephen song about the upcoming event 🔥

Still in the both World Poker Tour Cyprus Chamada Prestige with @TonyDunstTV high above the tournament area. YouTube.com/WorldPokerTour