Are you running this game for profit or to break even?OK so I've Defiantly been thinking about location i want people to feel safe and comfortable. I want a spot that also has accessible parking being that i would have at least 15 people at a time. This is probably my hardest challenge. Comes down to my neighbors, parking, space, monthly cost, Ect.
As for credit i don't think i will be extending credit because the only thing that can come out of it is me getting stuck money owed. I understand that people will want it but i will establish that from the beginning. Or if so I would say ask somebody to loan you it and you pay them back or something.
Thanks for the reference on the book will be ordering it tonight!
As for the dealer i will find an ex-Casino dealer i know of a few already so they will know how things are run. For pay if you have experience what did you choose and how did it work out ? I was kind leaning towards pay by tips I've seen some post say they could make 300+ that way.
I would want to take rake because that's what will fund my game and pay for food, snacks, tv, hostess, etc. or else ill just be providing a table and chips lol
To keep people incentivized and stuff i was thinking taking 5$ a pot till i real 500$ and award the highest hand within that time. Also every hour on the hour i would want to run a double board bomb pot(25$). Keep the game fun and alive. Blinds will be 5-5 I'm not sure if i want 1$ chips but idk because who wants to tips 5$ for every single pot or waiter bringing them a water.
I want to create and atmosphere with the players so they want to come there. So they look forward to start time of the game to just get away from what ever there going through.
Also need to find trust worthy and non shady players!
From your post it sounds borderline illegal?