Poker Basics

Action out of turn is an action taken before a player’s proper turn. Its consequences depend on the rules and intervening action.

Example

Example of Action Out of Turn

The button announces a call while the cutoff is still deciding. The dealer stops the action and applies the out-of-turn procedure.

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Published: October 9, 2026
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