Partial cash outs during home game? (4 Viewers)

[mdt11]

I play in a game with going south, and it’s not bad, may even be good for a friendly game. Doesnt surprise me bob and his friends play like that. Helps manage stakes and risk. Not very standard at all though. Not unheard of, I could point you to a couple examples, but not super uncommon

Separate but related question that I’m curious the groups thoughts. Under which of these scenarios would you feel a player is obligated to buy in for the amount he cashed out:

A) Cashed out, took an hour break for food or a phone call or something, cashed back in, table played in absence

B) cashed out, everyone took a 3-4 hr break for something like a tournament, game started back up after the tourney

C) cashed out at end of night, game with same people starts back up 8 hr later in the mid-morning

Only A. But I can't imagine a realistic scenario for B or C at a true home game.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Separate but related question that I’m curious the groups thoughts. Under which of these scenarios would you feel a player is obligated to buy in for the amount he cashed out:

A) Cashed out, took an hour break for food or a phone call or something, cashed back in, table played in absence

B) cashed out, everyone took a 3-4 hr break for something like a tournament, game started back up after the tourney

C) cashed out at end of night, game with same people starts back up 8 hr later in the mid-morning

My group would only require him bring the whole stack back for A. I think the difference is the full game breaking. My group isn't the type to start again the next morning, I can see gamblers getting their feathers ruffled if a mook is up big and comes back without it after breakfast. So A, sometimes C.

B is iffy, I don't know why but the cash-out really matters in my head lol, whether or not they're rebuying. If they have their chips I'd prefer they put them all back on the table, but if everyone cashed out I would be fine just rebuying for max. Wouldn't raise eyebrows unless it was for the minimum or something uncharacteristic.

 

[Poker Zombie]

I play in a game with going south, and it’s not bad, may even be good for a friendly game. Doesnt surprise me bob and his friends play like that. Helps manage stakes and risk. Not very standard at all though. Not unheard of, I could point you to a couple examples, but not super uncommon

Separate but related question that I’m curious the groups thoughts. Under which of these scenarios would you feel a player is obligated to buy in for the amount he cashed out:

A) Cashed out, took an hour break for food or a phone call or something, cashed back in, table played in absence

B) cashed out, everyone took a 3-4 hr break for something like a tournament, game started back up after the tourney

C) cashed out at end of night, game with same people starts back up 8 hr later in the mid-morning

I can't see cashing player "A" out to take a phone call. If they needed to grab some food I'd ask if they were coming back. If so, his chips would stay on the table. If they said No, but then chose to return anyway, I would consider the size he cashed out with, and if it felt like he was "hungry" just to angle/rathole.

Player B would not be obligated. This feels like a casino or a meet-up scenario, where the player could lose his seat by leaving it open.

Player C is a meetup scenario. Everyone cashes out and the game is over. Book your wins/losses. Tomorrow is a new game, even if you sit with the same players.

I'd be surprised if anyone rules otherwise.

 

[checkraise34]

I can't see cashing player "A" out to take a phone call. If they needed to grab some food I'd ask if they were coming back. If so, his chips would stay on the table. If they said No, but then chose to return anyway, I would consider the size he cashed out with, and if it felt like he was "hungry" just to angle/rathole.

Player B would not be obligated. This feels like a casino or a meet-up scenario, where the player could lose his seat by leaving it open.

Player C is a meetup scenario. Everyone cashes out and the game is over. Book your wins/losses. Tomorrow is a new game, even if you sit with the same players.

I'd be surprised if anyone rules otherwise.

Scenario A, I would expect them to buy back in for approximately the amount they had an hour ago assuming they were up. If it became a habit, I would pay more attention to the exact number because it would feel like an angle to go south.

Scenario B, I’d consider it a new game unless it was discussed that the game would be paused and continued after the extended break.

Scenario C definitely a new game.