What constitutes a misdeal?

I play in a couple weekly home games and this comes up pretty often:


In Hold 'Em, when does an exposed card constitute a misdeal?


I have the understanding that if the blinds receive an exposed card (first or second) then its a misdeal. If any other player gets an exposed card you continue to deal, give them another card after the button is dealt their second and use the exposed card for the burn. A friend says its also a misdeal if the button gets an exposed card.


Maybe we're both wrong, who knows. Can someone please clarify. Thanks.


KJS

I believe this varies from poker room to poker room. I know it is different from ring games to tournaments.


I know Bob Ciaffone has "poker rule" book for download. I am not sure if it gives more details.


http://www.diamondcs.net/~thecoach/


Ken Poklitar

Thanks.


It says only a misdeal if the first or second cards of the hand are exposed. Is that your experience?


KJS

in hold em, either the first or the second card of the hand is the whole deal. if any card is exposed in the deal it should be considered a misdeal. in home games, we play that any player can ask for a misdeal if a card is exposed, or if extra cards are dealt.