merkong
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So a popular podcast back in the day broached the subject of local law enforcement making an unannounced appearance at your home game. Could be because of parking, noise, who knows…
They knock on the door and as the host you answer. “Good evening Mr. Soandso, I’m Officer Suchandsuch and this is my partner Officer Whatshisname. How are you tonight?”
Well, most likely you have nothing to hide; home games are legal in your state or whatever and you’re not raking the game.
“I’m doing well. What can I do for you guys?”
“We’re just peeking in on the house with all the cars parked on the street, your neighbor Ms. Noseywitch called and was concerned about parking.”
“Oh, Ms. Noseywitch, yeah she’s keeps a good eye on the neighborhood. We really, ahem, appreciate her hard work. Is there a parking problem? Everyone is parked legally right?”
“No problem with the parking. She said you have friends over pretty regularly to play poker. Mind if we come inside?”
***********************************************************************Ok kids, I’ve gone over this in my head countless times since the substantive conversation that ensued on the podcast and rest assured The Godfather Club has a protocol in place for just such an event. Additionally, if the house is detained, all players understand what they would be required to do if they’re somehow in a position to answer my door. They shouldn’t be answering my door and I’m never detained.
So, what say you?
Ken (merkong)
Owner/Operator/Founder
*The Godfather Club MN (The Venue)
*The Executive Game, Eagan MN (Current)
*Frogtown Card Club, St. Paul (Retired)
*The Poker Family (Our Philosophy)
They knock on the door and as the host you answer. “Good evening Mr. Soandso, I’m Officer Suchandsuch and this is my partner Officer Whatshisname. How are you tonight?”
Well, most likely you have nothing to hide; home games are legal in your state or whatever and you’re not raking the game.
“I’m doing well. What can I do for you guys?”
“We’re just peeking in on the house with all the cars parked on the street, your neighbor Ms. Noseywitch called and was concerned about parking.”
“Oh, Ms. Noseywitch, yeah she’s keeps a good eye on the neighborhood. We really, ahem, appreciate her hard work. Is there a parking problem? Everyone is parked legally right?”
“No problem with the parking. She said you have friends over pretty regularly to play poker. Mind if we come inside?”
***********************************************************************Ok kids, I’ve gone over this in my head countless times since the substantive conversation that ensued on the podcast and rest assured The Godfather Club has a protocol in place for just such an event. Additionally, if the house is detained, all players understand what they would be required to do if they’re somehow in a position to answer my door. They shouldn’t be answering my door and I’m never detained.
So, what say you?
Ken (merkong)
Owner/Operator/Founder
*The Godfather Club MN (The Venue)
*The Executive Game, Eagan MN (Current)
*Frogtown Card Club, St. Paul (Retired)
*The Poker Family (Our Philosophy)