I’d like to comment on tipping. VDACS’ ban negatively affects dealers, players, and charities since normal poker room compensation is impossible, hindering charity poker operations, and potentially eliminating play. Tipping is vital for dealers’ income in the poker world. Why do the regulations forbid tipping while the Code permits it? This random limitation implies VDACS doesn’t comprehend the poker industry. A sensible fix is to strike this restriction on tipping.
I'd like to comment on re-buys. VDACS confounds "rebuys" and "add-ons," causing harm to players, dealers, and charities. "Rebuys" take place once a player's chips are gone, making it nonsensical to limit them before elimination. VDACS adds extra constraints without clear justification, leading to increased compliance costs due to unsuitable regulations. VDACS's published guidelines create confusion, not aligning with the game and industry. A rational remedy is to strike 11VAC20-30-100.H, and if the intent is to restrict tournament length, § 18.2-340.33.16 already stipulates a predetermined end time.
In relation to player restrictions, 11VAC20-30-90.C-D unfairly imposes constraints on those with loose connections to poker games, adversely impacting players, dealers, and charities. These unnecessary limitations hinder the poker community's unity and game enjoyment, showcasing VDACS' unfamiliarity with the industry. A fitting amendment would be to repeal 11VAC20-30-90.C-D and only ban a dealer's family member from participating at their dealing table.
