Organizing Your Own Home Game (Part 1)

Written by Nigel

Poker home games have risen in popularity over the past year or so.  Thanks to the great exposure on TV and online, more and more people are becoming interested in this card game.  There is always the default option of playing in online casinos, of course.  You can play anytime you wish, with anyone around the world.  You do not even have to spend any money on their free games – you just need an Internet connection. It’s that easy, really.

However, there is just no substitute for a “real” game with “real” people around the table.  That is why many poker players prefer to play at least one home game a week though they still play online more often.  So how do you get a home game going?  Here are some simple things you can follow to have a great poker night at your place.

First, take a survey of interested players.  Get in touch with your friends and invite about 6 to 9 of those who show interest.  Make sure that you clearly state what poker variation you will be playing.  Right now, you’ll probably have more takers for Texas Hold ‘Em Poker.

Once you have a set group of people, you can come up with your own tournament handbook.  This covers the rules of the poker variation (which you don’t really make up – just get it online) as well as the house rules (which you have a certain degree of control over – you can also get tips online).  You can send the players copies beforehand and have a copy for the night as well.

(to be continued)