Hosting While Playing (1 Viewer)

[MrCatPants]

As I've gotten my home game started back up, and it's no longer my college game where a bag of chips is a "good showing", I'm curious what hosting things you all do (assuming you're also playing) to keep things running smoothly while still providing a good experience.

Some things I've done that have worked well for me so far:

• Preparing rebuys in chip tubes - doesn't stop the whole game for rebuys anymore and still gets more chips on the table. Granted, I have a set buy-in/rebuy number for my cash game, so this works.
• BYOB, but always providing an interesting beverage for tasting as the night gets later for those interested - I've done scotch, bourbon, sauternes, etc.
• Build-your-own-snack-mix station - pretzels, nuts, little candies, etc. EZ distribution, EZ cleanup and storage for next time, and no bitching - and been debating having players each bring something to add to the options.

What things do you guys do to host n play simultaneously?

 

[pltrgyst]

I always hosted, played, and dealt. I did have someone else handle the ordering and collect funds for delivered food, however.

I always had snacks out in advance, and players were encouraged to bring anything they particularly wanted to eat or drink. In the early years, I made a huge pot of Texas chili, along with cornbread, or something similar, every week. I gave that up as too much work after about the first year.

With over 100 single malts and 50 other whiskies and such in the house, drinks were never a problem. :

 

[Rhodeman77]

Pretty much everyone on here that hosts plays as well. What is the point of having a game you don’t play in?!? (n) :thumbsdown:

I have the food arrive right before game time and players help themselves. Fridge, Kurig, bar are all next to each other and self serve.

The only thing I need to get up to get are chips for rebuys. I don’t believe in leaving live chips sitting around where anyone can get to them. I’m a firm believer in locks keep men honest.

Players are always willing to wait a few moments for me to get the chips. I have done it so much it doesn’t take long at all.

 

[Old State]

Back 15 years ago pre kids and wife I hosted a weekly game for several years with the same group so I quickly stopped serving anything. Maybe a bag of pretzels etc. These guys were more serious type cash game casino players. Nice guys but there for the game not the snacks. I had to make a rule of no eating at the table because this one dude would come with a meatball hoagie, eat at the table licking his fingers and touching my cards and chips. F that!!!

Now with wife and kids the games are once every other month (trying to fix that) and with different groups. I have a fully stocked bar with two beers on tap. People are free to grab a drink but most bring beer. Some bring snacks. For my games with my childhood friends and/or neighbors I tend to grab a tray of soft pretzels (I'm from outside Philly) and maybe order some pizzas. Those games are more about the socializing. I usually break to eat pizza as I don't like that stuff near my chips cards and table

For the guys from my old weekly cash game, I open the bar up to them and maybe a bag of pretzels but that's it. Those guys are what my wife calls my "poker friends" mentioned above and are there to get a $1/2 NL without the rake. Most bring beer and some throw me some red chips for the booze...understand that I have a significantly well stocked bar and if make a guest a cocktail it may look like this :

 

[SWEATER]

Back 15 years ago pre kids and wife I hosted a weekly game for several years with the same group so I quickly stopped serving anything. Maybe a bag of pretzels etc. These guys were more serious type cash game casino players. Nice guys but there for the game not the snacks. I had to make a rule of no eating at the table because this one dude would come with a meatball hoagie, eat at the table licking his fingers and touching my cards and chips. F that!!!

Now with wife and kids the games are once every other month (trying to fix that) and with different groups. I have a fully stocked bar with two beers on tap. People are free to grab a drink but most bring beer. Some bring snacks. For my games with my childhood friends and/or neighbors I tend to grab a tray of soft pretzels (I'm from outside Philly) and maybe order some pizzas. Those games are more about the socializing. I usually break to eat pizza as I don't like that stuff near my chips cards and table

For the guys from my old weekly cash game, I open the bar up to them and maybe a bag of pretzels but that's it. Those guys are what my wife calls my "poker friends" mentioned above and are there to get a $1/2 NL without the rake. Most bring beer and some throw me some red chips for the booze...understand that I have a significantly well stocked bar and if make a guest a cocktail it may look like this :

That bar is beautiful!! Do you have more pics of your poker space??

 

[Old State]

That bar is beautiful!! Do you have more pics of your poker space??

Thanks! Here you go

 

[SWEATER]

Thanks! Here you go

(y) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsup:

 

[MrCatPants]

Thanks! Here you go

Very nice.

 

[boltonguy]

Thanks! Here you go

Outstanding!!

 

[TexRex]

For me, organization is the key to a successful event. The vast majority of my experience in hosting is tournaments. I think cash games are much easier.

The invitations go out via email. I rarely text and when I do, it’s an individual player whose email bounced. I have a player who sometimes uses FB to post games.

Players are checked in, pay, and their name put on the game sheet attached to a clipboard. The money goes in a cash box that while I could lock, it generally stays close to me. There is never a time when other players can’t watch the box, and honestly if someone were inclined, they could just snatch the box and run. I’m not real worried about theft – they can run but they can’t outrun bullets. This being Texas, they should worry about that.

While poker tables would be nice, I don’t have them. My solution for 2 tables is a neoprene table pad with a neoprene table topper on top. The third table is an 8 ft oval that gets little use. It has a rug pad on the surface, covered by a Poker Hoody, covered by a neoprene topper. Each table is set up with 10 chairs in 5 styles. We have breakfast table chairs, dining room chairs, 2 end table chairs, 10 church chairs, and 8 folding chairs.

Near each table is a blind chart in an 8.5”x11” acrylic stand. The chart is in color and easy to read. It’s not possible to station one where everyone can see.

At each seat is a seating chip. When players draw, they match their seating chip, they go to the table and seat that matches their own chip.

My chips are in 4x25 boxes, 2 buy-ins per box. I have 5 boxes on each table, a box of color up chips for that table, and a box for bonus chips per table. Those are set out on the table before players arrive.

A double deck of cards is on top of the stack of chips. After each game, cards are put up in A-K order by suit so the dealer can easily see if the deck is complete. On top of the cards is the dealer plaque for the table. Each player is responsible for counting their chips once they receive them. As for not trusting players, I have 2 or 3 tables in different rooms. My house does not lend itself to a single point where chips are distributed for individual players because my tables are all in different rooms – dining room, breakfast nook, and living room (in that order).

We use a kitchen timer to track the blinds. Generally only a few people can see it. Those who really want to know where we are can ask, or use these nifty devices they can wear called a watch. While I’d love to have it up on a screen, I’ve yet to come up with a good way to do that. If I came up with such a thing, it would have to be approved by our home decorating specialist, known as the wife.

As chips are colored up, near each table is a black plastic tray that holds 600 chips to put the colored up chips in. At the break, I bring those chips to the dining room where a rolling tea cart serves as the tournament staging area. Empty boxes go there, as well as extra chips and some other tournament gear, and during the break, I start reloading the empty boxes for the next tournament.

Snacks and drinks are usually provided by players, though 2-3 times a year I provide stuff and announce that in advance. I encourage but don’t require players to bring stuff, and some months no one brings anything. We use the kitchen counter top for snacks and drinks that don’t go in the fridge.

Each table has 2 assigned dealers. I only deal if we are near the end, or we’ve lost a dealer at my table and need a replacement.

As far as the game itself, those are my secrets to hosting and playing.

 

[Trihonda]

For tourneys, I use the blinds up app, which I use to check in players as they arrive. I also use this to track table balancing when someone busts... It's easy peasy. I don't do rebuy tourneys, as busted players will move to cash games. The blinds up app allows me to enter RSVP'd players in advance, and randomly seat them. It also allows me to print off seating charts, which I post. People register/pay, then find out where they're seated without me having to fuss.

I provide some snacks/beverages, but players are encouraged to bring something to share (beer/snack). I actually don't encourage hard liquor drinks (don't prevent them either), but almost EVERY instance of douchey game behavior is traced back 100% to their being shitfaced from slamming booze drinks. Drunks slow the game down, create drama, and have even destroyed my equipment (chips/chairs/tables, etc..). I don't provide booze (beer yes), but if someone decides to bring a bottle of something, I'm fine with that. I've had a couple instances where a regular player gets so boozed up, they've broken chairs or acted douchey. In those instances, I've pulled them aside later and said they're certainly welcome, but please leave the bottles of booze at home. Typically, I'm also making an argument that they are horrible poker players when piss-drunk, and their wallets will thank me. Yes, I understand it's -EV for ME, but I don't invite friends into my basement to take advantage of them.

As others have stated, a well run game, with nicely appointed poker gear (chips/tables/chairs/cards) can go a long way. People appreciate a host who knows what their doing.

A hot dog roller grill helps (so I'm told)

 

[Lemonzest]

As others have said it makes sense to just have one person deal with rebuys and cash out. It makes the game run smoother and removes the possibility of conflict/disputes.

A properly run bank is what separates a good game from a bad one imo. Well it is one of the biggest factors. Several times I played poker with a random group of guys and the bank is a complete gong show.

BYOB works well I don't see why the host needs to be out of pocket a ton of cash. I will bring out some liquor sometimes but that is just when I feel like breaking out all the hard stuff.

Also now near Christmas something inexpensive is to buy some Eggnog and let people mix drinks...pretty fun.

 

[RowdyRawhide]

Back 15 years ago pre kids and wife I hosted a weekly game for several years with the same group so I quickly stopped serving anything. Maybe a bag of pretzels etc. These guys were more serious type cash game casino players. Nice guys but there for the game not the snacks. I had to make a rule of no eating at the table because this one dude would come with a meatball hoagie, eat at the table licking his fingers and touching my cards and chips. F that!!!

Now with wife and kids the games are once every other month (trying to fix that) and with different groups. I have a fully stocked bar with two beers on tap. People are free to grab a drink but most bring beer. Some bring snacks. For my games with my childhood friends and/or neighbors I tend to grab a tray of soft pretzels (I'm from outside Philly) and maybe order some pizzas. Those games are more about the socializing. I usually break to eat pizza as I don't like that stuff near my chips cards and table

For the guys from my old weekly cash game, I open the bar up to them and maybe a bag of pretzels but that's it. Those guys are what my wife calls my "poker friends" mentioned above and are there to get a $1/2 NL without the rake. Most bring beer and some throw me some red chips for the booze...understand that I have a significantly well stocked bar and if make a guest a cocktail it may look like this :

Thanks! Here you go

You need to get some picks of this over in the man cave thread. Nice setup

 

[T_Chan]

If you are running a tournament and controlling things with a computer program, make sure you're seated close to the computer. Having to walk across the room every time a player busts out or wants to rebuy is a pain.

I try to make sure food arrives either before the game starts, or at a scheduled break. I usually order pizza and order well in advance and tell them what time to delver it. If you order last minute, chances are it comes whenever it's ready and interrupts the game.

 

[No 3-Putts]

If you are running a tournament and controlling things with a computer program, make sure you're seated close to the computer. Having to walk across the room every time a player busts out or wants to rebuy is a pain.

I try to make sure food arrives either before the game starts, or at a scheduled break. I usually order pizza and order well in advance and tell them what time to delver it. If you order last minute, chances are it comes whenever it's ready and interrupts the game.

^^ Amen brother.

This is how I did it for my game last Friday. I use Tournament Director so I sit close to the stand for the laptop and let TD randomize the seats. Then everyone sits in relation to my seat, no matter what number I'm assigned. And had the pizza there before the tourney started so we got to eat while waiting on on of our stragglers to show up.

 

[Old State]

I'm not a big fan of small tournaments but for many people that started playing poker after 2003, that is what is considered normal. My $1/2 game people that I've been playing with for 17 or so years with only play cash thought we used to have seven or eight 30-40 person tournaments a year that they all played as there was a nice payout for 1st through 4th.

My childhood friends and neighbors only knew tournament poker but I have been weaning them over to cash with small stakes $.25-.50 NL games which I think is having some success. Small tourney suck if you don't have a cash game to follow. People bust out and don't know what to do with themselves. Some play darts and wait for another tourney or leave. I hate that and it doesn't lend to a regular game. Also it's distracting as a host.

What I hate the most about hosting is that it's hard to relax when you are running things. There is one member of my $1/2 game that is a close longtime friend. I've been tempted to ask him to run the bank a few times...at least until I get my oldest son proficient in dealing but he is only 8. He has got the casino riffle riffle strip riffle shuffle down and can pitch cards pretty well but he is too slow. . Maybe by ten. If he could deal the guys in that game would tip him at least a buck a hand..haha.

 

[ForcedSquint]

I host and play, but provide a dealer. No rake, dealer does accept tips and keeps them all. I just handle the $$$.

 

[codeman00]

This a very interesting thread. I have a lot of similar views as others here.

I'll first say that I'd much rather show up and play at someone else's game than to hold my own. I have a really tough time playing good poker when I'm taking care of everyone and everything, making sure everyone is happy. Our work game started out with less than 10 people and then ended up some nights being up to 14...a two table tourney followed some nights by 2 tables of chaotic cash. 90% of the players were recreational which caused hosting issues for me. It was a cluster because I was the control freak trying to do everything. I'd just get in the tournament flow and someone would spill something. I'd clean it up and have to get back into tournament mode again..only to have to set up cash for the next table and someone else to need something. I suck at multitasking and holding my own game wasn't fun. It became so bad that I refused to host and now one of the other players now hosts regularly at their house. I bring the chips and organize the game for the group which keeps me from having to worry about hosting all of the time with the large group.

I simplified things a lot. I got a better set of chips with denominations and made up seating chips, a chart with tourney payouts vs the number of people entered, a blind (Travis) timer on a laptop, etc....instead of having to spend time every week redoing and wasting time on these tasks and explaining the value of the red chip vs the blue chip, etc. I also asked a trusted player to handle the $$ while I handle the chips...he splits up the money into the different prizes, handles change, etc. He also handles the pizza order so I don't have as much to do. I have enough to do and many people don't appreciate the host's responsibilities.

I started having games at my house again but now it's all simplified. I have a weekday bounty tournament that's limited to 10 people and one table with a laptop showing a timer and blind levels. I emailed everyone up front and told them no food was not allowed at the table (beers are ok) and that they could eat in the kitchen before hand. I pick a seating chip and my seat next to the computer is mine with the others seated in order around me. It's my game and I should be comfortable near the timer/chips. I also give bonus chips for being on time. No one has ever been late The tournament has ran successfully several times now and it's still gaining steam.

The only cash game I hold now is a serious NLHE game where the players care about playing poker, not just it being a night to drink. Drinking is at a minimum naturally with the game being NL. Again, simple is better for me... I set the hours of play in advance. It's BYOB. We collect money for pizza and everyone can eat that at the table. My wife generally orders pizza for us. Everyone respects everything and things go smoothly. I have traditionally handled the money and the chips...but I will probably split that job up soon like I do the tourney.

What I learned from this forum is that if you set the rules reasonable they way you want things to go, everyone seems to fall right in place to your expectation. If you don't set rules, you will get chaos. I don't think I need to offer drinks and free food. I'm offering poker, a good venue, and a good social atmosphere. Another thing I realized is that when you have nice stuff...a nice table, a nice room, nice chips, rules, and a well run game, players actually like the game better. I invited two players to my house that are avid and serious players. They sat down at my newly speed cloth refurbished table even with Majestic chips and one noted how they felt like upgraded their usual game substantially and will play at my place more in the future.

Simple is better in my opinion.

 

[CraigT78]

I provide hot dogs, nuts, guac and chips, two local beers on tap, a stocked humidor, and a small selection of liquor. I ask for a $10 donation and most provide it. I have two tables, comfy chairs, custom ceramic chips, and premium cards. Blinds are done via BlindsUp and I run a year long league. Rake $100 each game for the tournament of champions free roll. I provide out of pocket a trophy for the league winner, a custom silver card capper for the ToC winner, and a toilet trophy for the first out. I have two TV's opposite of each other and will show whatever sport is playing, or if it's a good fight night - will order the fight. My game has gotten much more serious over the last two years, mostly the same guys with new guys rotating in and out of seats 15-18. Serious as the guys take it more seriously - not like poker pros or anything. I do all this because this is my hobby. I like to entertain and most of the guys look forward to poker night all month long. To prepare I make sure the beer and food is set out and ready to go. I bag 20 buy-ins for the tourney which makes the first 2 to 4 rebuys easy. After that I just grab a barrel of chips and count them out. I have help coloring up and doing the add-on at the first break.

I find that what has made it easier for me is to make sure my seat is where I want it to be, and seat everyone that way. If I draw table 1 seat 7 well, I have my spot and seats count from me. I also have no problem pausing the timer if I am needed to do host duties. I also find that for me, I will only drink coffee and Baileys until I am out of the tournament. I don't get bombed, but it is easier for me to run a tournament if I wait until the cash game for me to start drinking.

 

[upNdown]

I provide hot dogs, nuts, guac and chips, two local beers on tap, a stocked humidor, and a small selection of liquor. I ask for a $10 donation and most provide it. I have two tables, comfy chairs, custom ceramic chips, and premium cards. Blinds are done via BlindsUp and I run a year long league. Rake $100 each game for the tournament of champions free roll. I provide out of pocket a trophy for the league winner, a custom silver card capper for the ToC winner, and a toilet trophy for the first out. I have two TV's opposite of each other and will show whatever sport is playing, or if it's a good fight night - will order the fight. My game has gotten much more serious over the last two years, mostly the same guys with new guys rotating in and out of seats 15-18. Serious as the guys take it more seriously - not like poker pros or anything. I do all this because this is my hobby. I like to entertain and most of the guys look forward to poker night all month long. To prepare I make sure the beer and food is set out and ready to go. I bag 20 buy-ins for the tourney which makes the first 2 to 4 rebuys easy. After that I just grab a barrel of chips and count them out. I have help coloring up and doing the add-on at the first break.

I find that what has made it easier for me is to make sure my seat is where I want it to be, and seat everyone that way. If I draw table 1 seat 7 well, I have my spot and seats count from me. I also have no problem pausing the timer if I am needed to do host duties. I also find that for me, I will only drink coffee and Baileys until I am out of the tournament. I don't get bombed, but it is easier for me to run a tournament if I wait until the cash game for me to start drinking.

You had me at hot dogs

 

[CraigT78]

You had me at hot dogs

I find that this is nearly always the case If you roll them, they will come.

 

[Kyle]

I provide hot dogs, nuts, guac and chips, two local beers on tap, a stocked humidor, and a small selection of liquor. I ask for a $10 donation and most provide it. I have two tables, comfy chairs, custom ceramic chips, and premium cards. Blinds are done via BlindsUp and I run a year long league. Rake $100 each game for the tournament of champions free roll. I provide out of pocket a trophy for the league winner, a custom silver card capper for the ToC winner, and a toilet trophy for the first out. I have two TV's opposite of each other and will show whatever sport is playing, or if it's a good fight night - will order the fight. My game has gotten much more serious over the last two years, mostly the same guys with new guys rotating in and out of seats 15-18. Serious as the guys take it more seriously - not like poker pros or anything. I do all this because this is my hobby. I like to entertain and most of the guys look forward to poker night all month long. To prepare I make sure the beer and food is set out and ready to go. I bag 20 buy-ins for the tourney which makes the first 2 to 4 rebuys easy. After that I just grab a barrel of chips and count them out. I have help coloring up and doing the add-on at the first break.

I find that what has made it easier for me is to make sure my seat is where I want it to be, and seat everyone that way. If I draw table 1 seat 7 well, I have my spot and seats count from me. I also have no problem pausing the timer if I am needed to do host duties. I also find that for me, I will only drink coffee and Baileys until I am out of the tournament. I don't get bombed, but it is easier for me to run a tournament if I wait until the cash game for me to start drinking.

This is awesome. I love this setup and you seem to have a very solid game each time. $10 for all the stuff you provide is a bargain. Sign me up!

 

[Lemonzest]

I provide hot dogs, nuts, guac and chips, two local beers on tap, a stocked humidor, and a small selection of liquor. I ask for a $10 donation and most provide it. I have two tables, comfy chairs, custom ceramic chips, and premium cards. Blinds are done via BlindsUp and I run a year long league. Rake $100 each game for the tournament of champions free roll. I provide out of pocket a trophy for the league winner, a custom silver card capper for the ToC winner, and a toilet trophy for the first out. I have two TV's opposite of each other and will show whatever sport is playing, or if it's a good fight night - will order the fight. My game has gotten much more serious over the last two years, mostly the same guys with new guys rotating in and out of seats 15-18. Serious as the guys take it more seriously - not like poker pros or anything. I do all this because this is my hobby. I like to entertain and most of the guys look forward to poker night all month long. To prepare I make sure the beer and food is set out and ready to go. I bag 20 buy-ins for the tourney which makes the first 2 to 4 rebuys easy. After that I just grab a barrel of chips and count them out. I have help coloring up and doing the add-on at the first break.

I find that what has made it easier for me is to make sure my seat is where I want it to be, and seat everyone that way. If I draw table 1 seat 7 well, I have my spot and seats count from me. I also have no problem pausing the timer if I am needed to do host duties. I also find that for me, I will only drink coffee and Baileys until I am out of the tournament. I don't get bombed, but it is easier for me to run a tournament if I wait until the cash game for me to start drinking.

Your game sounds great. I think the attitude of doing it because it is your hobby is correct. There is inherent work associated with hosting and it is a labor of love. Hosting isn't for everyone as many people just want to be a part of the action but aren't the hosting type.

I only recently started hosting but its going great so far and hope to keep my game regular, twice a month or so.

Anyway your setup and what you provide sounds great. Much better than playing in an impersonal casino game imo.

 

[CHP TD]

Your game sounds great. I think the attitude of doing it because it is your hobby is correct. There is inherent work associated with hosting and it is a labor of love. Hosting isn't for everyone as many people just want to be a part of the action but aren't the hosting type.

I only recently started hosting but its going great so far and hope to keep my game regular, twice a month or so.

Anyway your setup and what you provide sounds great. Much better than playing in an impersonal casino game imo.

I host as well and it is a labor of love. and if you love it the labor is no issue. this is what mine looks like. https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...dates-lets-see-how-it-goes.25838/#post-477386

its held in my garage. Well i call it "The Car Hole" Its byog (i don't drink) i put on some oven baked munchies at half time. Oh and provide a trophy. funny thing is the trophy's i get for 3 for $2 are the most sought after prize now. after the money is spent the glory lasts forever! at the end of the year the most trophys get the Car Hole Poker dealer button.

The up sides are:

I just love it cant tell you why - I just love it.


The down sides

When you get taken out you cant go home.
Late dropper outers, i have had the odd game where late dropper outers have made it so there wasn't enough people to play that really sucks and makes the host look like a dik. thats a pet peev of mine.
Chips from time to time go missing. if you cant handle this do not host. I have plenty of spares. do that. Like really do that. I cant stress how important that is.
Be ready to have those tough love conversations when people "have a feeling" the quality of the game is based on the players being able to get on.

The one thing I think is most important if you are going to host.

Have rules. Print them. Put them on the wall.

There is nothing worse than having arguments about different versions of rules. Just get a set. As you hit new situations add to the rules.

The way i use rules is you get a warning if a rule is broken.

The most often one is people calling not realizing there was a raise in front. They get to take their chips back ONCE and fold. If it happens again the chips stay.

To me rules are not about punishment, they are about education. They make the game run smoothly and avoid arguments.

thats my 2 cents worth!

 

[CHP TD]

oh also i have a face book group that really keeps people clued in and generates interest.

its really helped keeping people interested.

 

[bsdunbar1]

I host as well and it is a labor of love. and if you love it the labor is no issue.

^Amen to this^

I do all this because this is my hobby.

^And this^

I have been hosting a weekly game for over 10 years. It is a lot of work, but if it is something you love it isn't work. For those just starting out hosting, you will live and learn and figure out what processes work best for you. After a while you'll create a well oiled machine that works for you.
I run a pretty tight ship and most of the guys comment on that and appreciate it vs a loosey goosey ran poker night.

 

[zbyrook]

I agree with the general sentiment. You hit your stride as time goes on and your players will appreciate the culture you have cultivated for your home game.

 

[thoomp]

I've been running a monthly home game for years (stupidly low stakes...it's about a small group of friends socializing far more than the money). As a host, being clear about things like "eat dinner in advance" so it's not at the table has worked well.

One key thing that has helped greatly...given that my friends are wicked busy...is to use an online scheduler. This way, we can quickly find a time when we can all meet. Scheduling has been the biggest PITA as a host...but then I wind up actually enjoying both playing and hosting come poker night.

Another thing - given that it's hard to make a 5-6 person minimum, I never press people to bring anything BYOB (or snacks). I'd rather they just show up. Most of the time, we grab dinner beforehand...and my friends rarely let me pay because I'm hosting. It's a really nice touch.

 

[Keith M]

I deal and run the game, but..

I'm lucky in that my wife takes care of the food for the tournaments. Usually Tri-Tip Tacos, BBQ Sandwiches, chilli, etc.

We take a dinner break around the 4 level.

Cash games are different. Usually just snacks, nuts and dried fruit, candy, etc with bowls.


There is a standing rule to be invited to my house for poker. Bring a six pack of good craft beer to share. Everyone does so that supplies booze for everyone.

Keith

 

[Lemonzest]

Bring a six pack of good craft beer to share. Everyone does so that supplies booze for everyone.

Then each person gets to sample like 4-6 different craft beers...the BOMB.