Poker at Elements Brantford

English Only Policy

English must be spoken at the table while a game is in progress.

Cell Phone Usage

• When a player has cards, they MUST NOT use their phone.


• Players may not talk on the phone at the table at any time.


• Cell phones must be inaudible to others and not cause a disturbance.


• Players are prohibited from recording/capturing video, photography, or audio.

Smart Watches & Headphones

• Smart watches cannot be used when a player has cards.


• Headphones may be used, but players are responsible for paying attention to the action.


• Players may be asked to remove one (1) or both headphones if they cannot follow the action.

Seating & Table Changes

• Players who have missed two (2) big blinds will forfeit their seats if there is a waiting list.


• Players MUST table change with their full stack.


• Table changes must be made immediately – after table changing, players are considered existing players.


• If a player moves three (3) seats away from the blinds ("jumping over" two live players), they must post a big blind. If they do not want to post, they can sit out and wait for the big blind.

Chips & Personal Belongings

• No personal belongings may be used as a card protector.


• Chips may not leave the gaming table except to pay the server, purchase drinks/food, or as prescribed by the House.


• A maximum of $25 may be taken from a player’s stack when going on a meal break.


• Meal break is 60 minutes. See Floor Supervisor for details.


• After leaving a table, a player may not rejoin that table for 30 minutes with fewer chips than they left with.

Verbal Statements & Actions

• Verbal statements are binding when made in turn.


• Verbal statements out of turn will receive a warning. See Floor Supervisor for details.


• Players may not play out of turn. If a player acts out of turn, that action is binding unless the action to them changes.


• No discussion of hands in play in multi-handed pots.

Player Responsibilities

• It is the player’s responsibility to protect their own hand.


• Side wagers are not permitted.


• Players have the right to an unobstructed view of all players' chips and cards.


• Playing over and substitute players are not permitted.


• Shoes must be worn at all times.

Casino Conduct & Behavior

• Elements Casino Brantford prohibits the use of obscene or foul language.


• Using foul, profane, obscene, or vulgar language, or speaking abusively or intimidating another player or team member, will not be tolerated.


• Elements Casino Brantford prohibits impaired individuals from gambling.

Final Decisions & Rule Enforcement

• The decision of the Poker Pit Manager/Supervisor is final.


• The rules of play are designed to create a fair game and to ensure that a player who makes an error suffers the consequences.


• In situations not covered by the rules, or where strictly following the rules would be clearly unfair, the House has the discretion to make decisions to ensure fair gameplay.

Elements Casino Brantford Poker Code of Conduct

Elements Casino Brantford pledges to provide our patrons with a professional poker experience. To ensure a respectful and enjoyable environment for both players and team members, the following behaviour will not be tolerated:

• Collusion with other players or cheating of any kind.


• Verbal or physical threats towards players or team members.


• Discrimination or harassment of any kind.


• The use of profanity, offensive, or obscene language.


• Excessive arguing, shouting, or any other verbal or physical behavior deemed disturbing.


• Abuse of poker cards, including throwing, tearing, or bending them.


• Destroying or defacing property.


• Refusal to accept final decisions made by the Poker Manager.