Dealers for home games (1 Viewer)

[WayDeep]

Would there be interest if we started or had a database of dealers available for home games? Or is that going a bit overboard?

 

[merkong]

Hmmmm... Personally, I have no need for it. I used to deal our weekly exclusively with relief from my banker when I needed it. About three or four sessions ago I made the trip to Gen Pop and placed my Banker on the Dealer Box and promoted someone to the bankers drawer. I haven't been back to full time dealing since. We do not do a pass the deck game. Very much dislike having players deal from the corners etc, etc. Aside from raking the game, I don't know how one would expect to pay dealers. Gratuities at The Godfather Club are expected and cover the Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joes, Candy, Dunkin Donuts, Potato Chips, 6 different varieties of soda, and water... I comp players the 5-6 hours of prep I put into the game each week.

Dealers? We don't need no stinking dealers...

 

[Munchies11]

Whoever has the dealer chip in our game usually deals ! Unless someone wants to take it amongst themselves and deal the game which does happen sometimes especially if we want the game to go quicker and smoother

 

[Machine]

Would there be interest if we started or had a database of dealers available for home games? Or is that going a bit overboard?

This seems like a really risky and bad ideal.

 

[WayDeep]

This seems like a really risky and bad ideal.

I thought about that too. I'm not one to have strangers at my games but I just thought I would throw it out there. If someone in NJ said they had a dealer to refer, I would be open to that. Thanks, I appreciate all the comments.

 

[Bronson]

Designated dealer amongst those at the table that actually know how and can deal or payed professional dealer is a bliss. In my local games usually everybody deals when at the button. That causes a lots of delays and miss deal cards. Personally I absolutely hate that.

 

[WayDeep]

Designated dealer amongst those at the table that actually know how and can deal or payed professional dealer is a bliss. In my local games usually everybody deals when at the button. That causes a lots of delays and miss deal cards. Personally I absolutely hate that.

I agree. At my games, my guests don't like dealing and so I get stuck doing it. I think it causes me to lose focus a bit.

 

[surfik]

Note that would involve someones personal data like phone number and name...Risky

I am from Europe so have no interest but think you need to balance that risk carefuly

 

[WayDeep]

Note that would involve someones personal data like phone number and name...Risky

I am from Europe so have no interest but think you need to balance that risk carefuly

thanks for your advice. I agree to that as well.

 

[xemulshionphilx]

I have a friend who doesnt like to play but knows the game and we like to have him hang out i usually collect a seat fee of around £2 per player so this pays for his taxi to and from my house and i usually chuck him a couple of beers and is for the most part happy to deal all night. Hes a competent dealer and he keeps the game going, reminds action for the most part gets the winning hand correct last week he dealt from 8pm till 4am so i reckon i got a good deal going with him.

Edit: he also gets tips so usually comes out with another 10- 20 quid on the night

 

[WayDeep]

I have a friend who doesnt like to play but knows the game and we like to have him hang out i usually collect a seat fee of around £2 per player so this pays for his taxi to and from my house and i usually chuck him a couple of beers and is for the most part happy to deal all night. Hes a competent dealer and he keeps the game going, reminds action for the most part gets the winning hand correct last week he dealt from 8pm till 4am so i reckon i got a good deal going with him.

Edit: he also gets tips so usually comes out with another 10- 20 quid on the night

I think that's a pretty great idea! I've floated that idea and that's what we'll probably do!

 

[chickenz]

Way too risky. Just find a good dealer at a local game and ask them for their digits. They will also know other excellent dealers.
I know quite a few incredible dealers in the SoCal area if anyone needs one.