Official Home Game Pics Thread! (78 Viewers)

[DMack]

Another total random mix for the night.

 

[aurumity]

Hosted & dedicated dealt my first ever home game tonight. For everybody but myself, this was their first time playing in awhile so I was a bit nervous heading into it. We just ended up playing .25c/25c. blinds with $30 buy-ins (i realize it's a bit shallow) with 8 people, until we broke the game with 4 people left. I was nervous because I was really afraid of it being a nit-fest, people getting bored and my dealing skills. The opposite was true. There was a lot of reasonable play. Good pre-flop 3 & 4 bets with standard raising sizes, people betting for value, etc. We even had one of our newer guys get into a big hand with someone else who had played before. The newer guy was going through his thought process out-loud and reading the board texture and trying to decipher what the other guy had. Ironically, I was probably the one who wasn't playing so good considering I was playing most hands pre-flop. This was really fun and I am so glad that it lived up to expectations. The other guys said the same thing, so it was definitely a success.

Also, I found a lot of tips on dealing here on PCF so thanks for that. I made sure that there were always two shuffled decks. Luckily I had volunteers for shuffling. I did not shuffle once last night which was amazing. However, I need to manage the money a little bit better. I'm actually not too sure where I messed up because I was religiously tracking down buy-ins, rebuys and cashes, but I still ended up having a $15 dollar discrepancy. Might have to revert to cash only so I can physically keep track of it, instead of both cash and cashapp. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Lastly, don't mind my chip stack. I think I gave people too many chips. Once you got to $40+ with mostly 25c and $1 chips, it was pretty hard to organize it (especially while dealing).

In for $60
Out for $101

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Hosted & dedicated dealt my first ever home game tonight. For everybody but myself, this was their first time playing in awhile so I was a bit nervous heading into it. We just ended up playing .25c/25c. blinds with $30 buy-ins (i realize it's a bit shallow) with 8 people, until we broke the game with 4 people left. I was nervous because I was really afraid of it being a nit-fest, people getting bored and my dealing skills. The opposite was true. There was a lot of reasonable play. Good pre-flop 3 & 4 bets with standard raising sizes, people betting for value, etc. We even had one of our newer guys get into a big hand with someone else who had played before. The newer guy was going through his thought process out-loud and reading the board texture and trying to decipher what the other guy had. Ironically, I was probably the one who wasn't playing so good considering I was playing most hands pre-flop. This was really fun and I am so glad that it lived up to expectations. The other guys said the same thing, so it was definitely a success.

Also, I found a lot of tips on dealing here on PCF so thanks for that. I made sure that there were always two shuffled decks. Luckily I had volunteers for shuffling. I did not shuffle once last night which was amazing. However, I need to manage the money a little bit better. I'm actually not too sure where I messed up because I was religiously tracking down buy-ins, rebuys and cashes, but I still ended up having a $15 dollar discrepancy. Might have to revert to cash only so I can physically keep track of it, instead of both cash and cashapp. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Lastly, don't mind my chip stack. I think I gave people too many chips. Once you got to $40+ with mostly 25c and $1 chips, it was pretty hard to organize it (especially while dealing).

In for $60
Out for $101

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Dont dare apologize about a chipstack homie, well done! First home game in a few years while also teaching mooks how to play and dealing and shuffling. Clearly I had not taken full advantage of this magical place yet:

Sounds like the game ran and it was a rousing success. Good job! Players happy and you walk away a winner.

Yeah, tough mixing payment options. Personally I dont mind Venmo or whatever but I make sure to cover the game in cash myself to save this problem.

 

[jamesjkim]

Blinds up to 25/50. Missed the cash by one place but got a couple bounties.

 

[exodus]

Hosted & dedicated dealt my first ever home game tonight. For everybody but myself, this was their first time playing in awhile so I was a bit nervous heading into it. We just ended up playing .25c/25c. blinds with $30 buy-ins (i realize it's a bit shallow) with 8 people, until we broke the game with 4 people left. I was nervous because I was really afraid of it being a nit-fest, people getting bored and my dealing skills. The opposite was true. There was a lot of reasonable play. Good pre-flop 3 & 4 bets with standard raising sizes, people betting for value, etc. We even had one of our newer guys get into a big hand with someone else who had played before. The newer guy was going through his thought process out-loud and reading the board texture and trying to decipher what the other guy had. Ironically, I was probably the one who wasn't playing so good considering I was playing most hands pre-flop. This was really fun and I am so glad that it lived up to expectations. The other guys said the same thing, so it was definitely a success.

Also, I found a lot of tips on dealing here on PCF so thanks for that. I made sure that there were always two shuffled decks. Luckily I had volunteers for shuffling. I did not shuffle once last night which was amazing. However, I need to manage the money a little bit better. I'm actually not too sure where I messed up because I was religiously tracking down buy-ins, rebuys and cashes, but I still ended up having a $15 dollar discrepancy. Might have to revert to cash only so I can physically keep track of it, instead of both cash and cashapp. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Lastly, don't mind my chip stack. I think I gave people too many chips. Once you got to $40+ with mostly 25c and $1 chips, it was pretty hard to organize it (especially while dealing).

In for $60
Out for $101

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Keeping all transactions in cash will def help with discrepancies. I usually am the “ATM” for my group and have everyone Venmo me at the start to get as much cash as they are willing to lose. This way I’m not trying to balance electronic and cash payments at the end of the night.

 

[Mrs Poker Zombie]

However, I need to manage the money a little bit better. I'm actually not too sure where I messed up because I was religiously tracking down buy-ins, rebuys and cashes, but I still ended up having a $15 dollar discrepancy. Might have to revert to cash only so I can physically keep track of it, instead of both cash and cashapp. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

When we host a cash game (once per year), we use good old-fashioned paper. It has the player, the initial buy in, any add-ons or rebuys, final stack count, and final payment (as we round down to nearest $5, with the rest going to the yearly bonus). This has prevented errors.

 

[Josh Kifer]

Gonna have fun tonight...

 

[Saoliver]

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[doublebooyah85]

 

[wonderpuddle]

Pics from the game at @TricycleClub ‘s last night:

 

[TricycleClub]

Definite blast! Thanks @wonderpuddle @TheOffalo @Gianvillante for rolling through! Left, right, center anyone?! LOL

 

[doublebooyah85]

 

[Mesnik44]

Hitmen Poker Main Event with @Gear @Wifey @MichaelBubly @Pippa @Racer96 @T_Chan my wife and myself

 

[Pippa]

Unfortunately was a short game for me
Only 2hr

 

[Mesnik44]

Karen and I are out too

Unfortunately was a short game for me
Only 2hr

 

[T_Chan]

Still doing okay at second break.

 

[Pippa]

Karen and I are out too

Well nothing I can’t do
All IN
Me AK vs JJ ( @Gear )
A K J
Q
3

 

[T_Chan]

Aaaaand out. GG

 

[MichaelBubly]

Not my game either. Or month. Or 6 months. But cash games can keep me sane.

Thanks for hosting as always @Mesnik44. The chili dogs help with the pain of getting stacked.

 

[doublebooyah85]

 

[Pippa]

Aaaaand out. GG

Welcome to the family Tony!!!!

 

[doublebooyah85]

 

[Tonysquander]

 

[Cwaters425]

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Thanks for another awesome game Craig!

 

[Cwaters425]

Went on a little run…
@doublebooyah85

 

[benjaminbreakfast]

first cash game. some crazy sized pots for how I though a .25/.25 game would run, but was a fun night regardless. Thanks @Joe Harris for coming out and trying to teach us fish how to swim.

 

[B0mbp0t]

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Longtime rule I've had in my cash games is that if you're the only player to fold pre flop, you can get your cards back (before the flop) by matching the pot. It rarely pays off, but last night...

$1/$1 game, 6-handed, player A has been smashed by the deck all night (and is also smashed on bourbon as well) and has at least $800 in front, remaining players have $100-$200 each. Player A folds UTG, everyone else limps, and I remind Player A of the rule. He weighs it out loud, other players goad him, and he finally matches the pot.

Below is the result:

Player A, of course, had the 86 and scooped a $350+ pot.

Also: this was the inaugural use of @Himewad's ceramic hybrids. Terrible pics, but tons of fun.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

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Longtime rule I've had in my cash games is that if you're the only player to fold pre flop, you can get your cards back (before the flop) by matching the pot. IT rarely pays off, but last night...

$1/$1 game, 6-handed, player A has been smashed by the deck all night (and is also smashed on bourbon as well) and has at least $800 in front, remaining players have $100-$200 each. Player A folds UTG, everyone else limps, and I remind Player A of the rule. He weighs it out loud, other players goad him, and he finally matches the pot.

Below is the result:

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Player A, of course, had the 86 and scooped a $350+ pot.

Also: this was the inaugural use of @Himewad's ceramic hybrids. Terrible pics, but tons of fun.
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I like that rule...hmmmmmm. Okay. Plotting.

 

[maloviz]

Pic needs background to make it more enjoyable:

Longtime rule I've had in my cash games is that if you're the only player to fold pre flop, you can get your cards back (before the flop) by matching the pot. It rarely pays off, but last night...

$1/$1 game, 6-handed, player A has been smashed by the deck all night (and is also smashed on bourbon as well) and has at least $800 in front, remaining players have $100-$200 each. Player A folds UTG, everyone else limps, and I remind Player A of the rule. He weighs it out loud, other players goad him, and he finally matches the pot.

Below is the result:

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Player A, of course, had the 86 and scooped a $350+ pot.

Also: this was the inaugural use of @Himewad's ceramic hybrids. Terrible pics, but tons of fun.
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So if 5 players limp/check and the 6th player folds they can pay $5 to rejoin the hand?

That's definitely an interesting rule. Not sure if I love it or hare it lol

 

[B0mbp0t]

So if 5 players limp/check and the 6th player folds they can pay $5 to rejoin the hand?

That's definitely an interesting rule. Not sure if I love it or hare it lol

Correct. $5 and you get your cards back. But only if there is 1 player who didn't come along. Juices the pot nicely.