What is the main consequence of a Cheating - Hidden Information Violation?

A Hidden Information violation, categorized as Cheating, typically involves a player gaining an unfair advantage by manipulating or misrepresenting information that should not be accessible to them or their opponent. The primary consequence for such an infraction is a game loss. This reflects the seriousness of the violation, as it undermines the fairness of the game and the integrity of competitive play.

A game loss serves to penalize the player not only for their actions but also to maintain the competitive environment where all players are expected to adhere to the rules and play honestly. This response is aimed at not only addressing the specific infraction but also discouraging any future incidents of cheating, thereby ensuring a level playing field in the tournament setting.

While other consequences, such as warnings or more severe penalties like match loss or bans, exist for different infractions, they do not apply as directly to the specific nature of a Cheating - Hidden Information violation, which focuses solely on the direct impact of the unfair advantage gained through the manipulation of hidden information.