Misfits Poker League Player Code of Conduct
1. You must be 21 years of age to play in the Misfits Poker League.
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2. No wagering or gambling is permitted on any game or event sponsored by the Misfits Poker League and Misfits Entertainment. All Misfits Poker events are provided at NO CHARGE to the members of the league. There is no buy-in required for any event, ever! Violations of this rule will result in the permanent removal of the member(s) from the League, with no exceptions.
3. To be eligible to win prizes (Bar prizes, Tokens, or Nightly Promotions) members will be required to complete a one-time registration online at https://misfitspokerleague.com/ or in person at any one of the locations that Misfits Poker League plays at throughout the week. Players must also register and complete a profile with the Free Poker Network (FPN) at https://freepokernetwork.com/.
4. While there is no formal dress code for the League, the League aligns its dress code with that of the venues in which it does business. We ask that all players follow suit in this regard.
5. We ask that players refrain from smoking, vaping, or spitting tobacco products while seated at the poker table. You are welcome to consume and dispose of these products away from the table. This allows for a pleasant and sanitary experience for everyone. Warnings and penalties regarding this behavior will be enforced.
6. While you are not required to purchase anything at any venue, ALL outside food and beverages is strictly forbidden. NO EXCEPTIONS! This includes water bottles, flasks, etc. If a member brings any food or drink into a venue, they will be asked to discard the item(s) or return it to their vehicle. Refusal to remove the items may result in disqualification from that night’s play or further suspension from League play.
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7. BEHAVIOR:​
​a) Language deemed abusive toward the Dealers, League Members, League Staff, or Venue Staff is unacceptable. Warnings and/or multi-hand penalties will be issued. These warnings are given once and include all venues/leagues that Misfits Poker League conducts business with. If the behavior continues, the offending member will be subject to a minimum League suspension of fourteen (14) days, up to and including permanent removal from the League.
b) Rude, Disrespectful, Harassing, or any other inappropriate actions or comments toward the Dealers, League Members, League Management, or Venue Staff are not acceptable. A verbal warning will be issued, and if applicable, additional penalties will be put in place. These warnings are given once and are inclusive of all venues/leagues that Misfits Poker League conducts business with. If the behavior continues, the offending member will be subject to a minimum League suspension of fourteen (14) days, up to and including permanent removal from the League.
i. Targeting: Any player that verbally targets another player(s) at any time during League play and at the League Venue in an attempt to diminish the success of any other player will NOT be tolerated. A verbal warning will be issued, if the behavior continues the player will be permanently removed from the League.
ii. Any discussion of playing or not playing, in any League game or tournament, to improve or diminish the success of any other player will not be tolerated. A verbal warning will be issued, if the behavior continues the player will be permanently removed from the League.
c) Misfits Poker League asks that its members conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful toward the venue, its staff, and management at ALL TIMES regardless of any dispute you may have. Please bring any disputes immediately to the attention of the Tournament Host or League Management at the location so the issue can be properly addressed. Please understand that all venues have the right to refuse service to ANY League Member at ANY time, for ANY reason, and is at the sole discretion of the venue’s management/ownership. Misfits Poker League considers the venue’s decision on any incidents to be final. These incidents may also be subject to the League penalty, including suspension or removal from the League.
d) Personal hygiene is a crucial part of being a part of any social activity. Should a player’s hygiene be a noticeable distraction for others at the table or in the venue, the player will be asked to leave and allowed to return upon remedying the issue. Should this be an ongoing issue, the member may be subject to disqualification and/or suspension.
8. Any attempts to manipulate any part of a Misfits Poker League, Venue, FPN promotion, “Bonus” program, or nightly scoring will result in an immediate removal from the league. This includes any behavior deemed unethical or complicit in an attempt to gain an unfair advantage in any live or online game with the Misfits Poker League or FPN.
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9. Players engaging in improper actions in the game, at the table will be subject to a penalty. This will be at the discretion of the Tournament Host, Dealer, or League Management. These actions include, but are not limited to the following:
a) Having more than one player to a hand.
b) Discussing a hand while cards are live.
c) Angle shooting.
d) Delay of game.
e) Touching other players' cards/chips.
f) Any other incident that the dealer deems necessary as to the fairness and smooth running of the game.
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10. Any official complaints can be brought to the attention of League Management. Please do so, so they may address your concern. Please keep in mind that League Management, Ownership, and others acting on behalf of the League are always acting in the best interest of the League and its members. Acceptance of any decision given by League Management is implied. Excessive or abusive use of this procedure, including repeated inquiries over the same subject matter, will be considered harassment under Rule 6b of this Code of Conduct and members will be subject to the penalties therein.
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11. Enjoy yourself responsibly, you will be held accountable for your behavior regardless of your level of alcohol consumption.
a) If a player is deemed by a Dealer, Tournament Host, or League Management to be too impaired to properly play the game (see Rule 8 of the MPL Rules of the Game and Rule 8 of the MPL Player Code of Conduct), that player will be removed and disqualified from the game. No prizes or points will be awarded to that player once they have been disqualified.
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12. Illicit drugs are not allowed. Consuming or dealing any illegal drugs will not be tolerated on the venue premises (parking lots, bathrooms, etc.). You will be removed from the property and permanently removed from the League. Please note that while marijuana is a legal substance in the state of Nevada, it is illegal to consume (i.e. smoke or ingest) such products in public venues. This includes all venues that Misfits Poker conducts business with. Failure to comply with this law will result in immediate removal from the League.
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13. Members will not be eligible to play in the League until the Member has acknowledged and agreed to the MPL Rules of the Game and MPL Code of Conduct.
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14. If a member is suspended or removed from the League, that player will not be allowed to participate in any activities that are run by Misfits Poker League, Misfits Entertainment, and/or any subsidiary therein. While the venues that Misfits Poker League, Misfits Entertainment, and/or any subsidiary therein operates in are open to the public, suspended or permanently removed players are not allowed to occupy a venue where Misfits Poker League is actively conducting business. Failure to comply will result in the removal from the property by the venue staff, management, or ownership.
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15. By actively playing in the League, you, the player, hereby authorize Misfits Entertainment (Misfits Poker League) to utilize your contact data provided during the League online registration process at www.misfitspokerleague.com, for any communication via SMS, email, or voice call. This data will remain private and will not be used by or sold to any other third parties. The information collected will be used for internal communication purposes related to any events sponsored by or affiliated with Misfits Entertainment.
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16. Management reserves the right to make changes to the Member Code of Conduct, at its sole discretion. Management also reserves the right to refuse service to, suspend, or remove any member from league play, without cause.