If a Game Loss and a Match Loss penalty are issued together, how should they be processed?

When a Game Loss and a Match Loss penalty are issued together, the correct process is to apply the Match Loss first, followed by the Game Loss. This is because the Match Loss indicates that the affected player has lost the entire match, which effectively concludes their participation in that match and to apply a Game Loss afterward would not alter the outcome of the match itself.

Applying the Match Loss first ensures that the record reflects the overall result of the match immediately. Following that with the Game Loss, while technically separate, helps maintain accurate documentation of infractions throughout the tournament. In the context of the Infraction Procedure Guide, applying the penalties in this specific order preserves the integrity of the match outcome and upholds the rules governing match results.

This order reflects a clear understanding of how penalties interact in Magic: The Gathering tournament settings, reinforcing the importance of consistency and fairness in adjudicating infractions.