Champion of Poker

Hi,

In the tournament I was into last night, the hand was dealt to the river by which both players went all-in and a player was eliminated. Quite bothering, right after the hands were flipped and the pot was awarded, some of us at the table noticed that there was an extra card flopped that was stuck behind another card. Personally, I believe it was not a misdeal as it was seen right after everything was finished. Am I right?

Thanks in advance!

Truly,
David Abrams
David,

It depends on whether the extra card was in a players hand or on the board. If it was in the player’s hand, then it was a misdeal.

If the extra card was on the flop, then depending on where the extra card occurred, the board may have to be redealt. If the extra card was on the flop, then the entire board will need to be redealt. If the all-in was before the flop, this does not affect betting. If it was after, then all betting after the flop is nullified and the flop, turn, and river must be replayed. If the extra card was on the turn, then the extra card must be taken out from under the turn card, and the river replayed. If the extra card was on the river, no action is necessary. In the event that any street must be replayed, the next should be shuffled once and cut once before the street or streets are replayed.