I have a history of stirring the pot here a bit...so here we go...!
Are you mad generous, rich AF, or both?
Think about it a bit. How much did you drop on that bomb poker table? How much did that chip set cost you? You had to have the sick Copags right? How many times have you handed out free beer or hard liquor? All those times you bought pizza, gave away hotdogs, had your toilet flushed, had the lights on...it all adds up! For the convenience of paying your own money so some shark can come and take it from you, while he has a blast and spills a beer on your table!
OK so somewhat of a troll post, but in all honesty, this is a "group sport" and yet it seems like the host is "expected" to pick up so much of the financial burden. If you go camping with 4 buddies, you split the fee amongst everyone. If you host a poker night, your buddies come hungry to take your money! Has anyone diffused their cost or had other regulars put some skin in the game? What is your story?
Are you mad generous, rich AF, or both?
Think about it a bit. How much did you drop on that bomb poker table? How much did that chip set cost you? You had to have the sick Copags right? How many times have you handed out free beer or hard liquor? All those times you bought pizza, gave away hotdogs, had your toilet flushed, had the lights on...it all adds up! For the convenience of paying your own money so some shark can come and take it from you, while he has a blast and spills a beer on your table!
OK so somewhat of a troll post, but in all honesty, this is a "group sport" and yet it seems like the host is "expected" to pick up so much of the financial burden. If you go camping with 4 buddies, you split the fee amongst everyone. If you host a poker night, your buddies come hungry to take your money! Has anyone diffused their cost or had other regulars put some skin in the game? What is your story?