Can a player ask another player to concede a match so they can make it into top cut?

Ruling: Yes, a player can ask their opponent to concede or intentionally draw (ID) as long as no bribery or coercion is involved.

Nuances:

• It's acceptable to ask if an opponent is willing to ID, but if they decline, the match must be played out
• Intentional draws are common when it's clear who has a chance to make the cut or if both players are already qualified
• Simply asking for a concession to make top cut is allowed, though it differs from suggesting an ID to save time
• The prohibition on "Improperly Determining a Winner" refers to random or bespoke methods of determining outcomes, not to agreed-upon concessions or draws