Bridge by Steve Becker

Bridge by Steve Becker

A player seldom gains by making an opening bid out of turn, but here is a case where the offender reaped the harvest. East was the dealer, but South opened the bidding with one heart before East had a chance to act. In accordance with the Laws of bridge, the out-of-turn bid is canceled, and the player whose turn it was to call may then open the bidding or pass. Subsequent penalties may apply, depending mostly on the action taken by the player wh…