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Originally Posted by Suit
Anytime a poker room employee doesn't know why they have a certain rule, they will almost always blame the gaming commission. It's an easy out.
At the Par-a-Dice in E. Peoria, they did not observe this rule until about 2 years ago. It seems that it has been an Illinois Gaming Board rule for some time, but was not observed because the management at Par-a-Dice was not aware of it. Then, about 2 years ago someone pointed out the rule, and they have pushed that rule ever since.
As I said, it is a rule not only in the poker room, but it is enforced elsewhere too. I have been warned once while playing blackjack to step away from the table to use my phone.