Bank Limitations (3 Viewers)

[emunster18]

Planning on breaking out my IOC set for it's first game at my monthly game. The game is 9-handed, initial buy-in $100 (0.50/0.50). Most of my games are $50 buy-ins, this is only the 2nd time I'm upping the initial stakes.

My IOC set currently has $1,250, with a couple additional barrels of $25s enroute, upping that to $2,250. I don't expect to exceed that amount on the table via rebuys; however, there's a chance that it does.

Do you have any recommendations on the game out-scaling the bankable chips? I have other sets, should I throw a few ceramic $100s in the rack just in case?

 

[exodus]

You can either go cash plays with $100 bills if you want to keep only one set on the table. If you don’t care, then I’d use $100 chips from another sets as backup for a wild night.

 

[upNdown]

Planning on breaking out my IOC set for it's first game at my monthly game. The game is 9-handed, initial buy-in $100 (0.50/0.50). Most of my games are $50 buy-ins, this is only the 2nd time I'm upping the initial stakes.

My IOC set currently has $1,250, with a couple additional barrels of $25s enroute, upping that to $2,250. I don't expect to exceed that amount on the table via rebuys; however, there's a chance that it does.

Do you have any recommendations on the game out-scaling the bankable chips? I have other sets, should I throw a few ceramic $100s in the rack just in case?

I think you need to buy more chips. I suppose it's possible to play 9-handed with only a single rack of $5 chips, but I can't imagine its comfortable. I'd say another rack of $5s and a full rack of $25s would solve your problems.

 

[Machine]

I would not use that set for 9 player $100 buy in.

That’s leaves you with $300 bank, sure you can let hundos play, but to support that game you really need 300 5s

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

I think many would prefer $100 bills play and stay on the table, otherwise use your ceramics until more chips arrive. Agreed on more chips though.

You can ask your players, make it a good thing. "Good God, you guys broke the bank, you apes. Would you rather use these ceramics, or just have $100s play?"

 

[emunster18]

I would not use that set for 9 player $100 buy in.

That’s leaves you with $300 bank, sure you can let hundos play, but to support that game you really need 300 5s

I have 2 more barrels of $25s coming. My thought was starting stacks of 10/20/10/1 and rebuys were all greens. We're playing 0.50/0.50.

Probably will just have some $100 blacks available if the game goes that deep.

 

[Tonystark137]

Two more racks of $5 maybe 3

 

[doublebooyah85]

7 more racks of $5

 

[Taghkanic]

Planning on breaking out my IOC set for it's first game at my monthly game. The game is 9-handed, initial buy-in $100 (0.50/0.50). Most of my games are $50 buy-ins, this is only the 2nd time I'm upping the initial stakes.

My IOC set currently has $1,250, with a couple additional barrels of $25s enroute, upping that to $2,250. I don't expect to exceed that amount on the table via rebuys; however, there's a chance that it does.

Do you have any recommendations on the game out-scaling the bankable chips? I have other sets, should I throw a few ceramic $100s in the rack just in case?

Do you have any NCVs or other non-denoms on hands (e.g. Starbursts)? You could use those for whatever amount you may need.

 

[LeLe]

Ideally, you want your bank to at least cover at least 3 x buyins per person so in your case will be $2,700

For short term solution, either allowing $100 bills to be in play or using $100 chips from other set will do just fine too.

For long term solution, it will be best to expand your set with an additional rack of $5 and more barrel of $25 for a healthy bank.

 

[markleteenie]

You could also maybe get several 20x$5s folded over and bundled with a rubber band, so there’s a little bit more heft than 1x$100 bill. But agree with others - moar chippes is the answer.

 

[emunster18]

Alright, alright, I hear everyone...

Moar chips it is! I have a lead on a couple racks of 5s. If that deal works out, that will make the bank $3,700. Should be plenty for this group.

 

[doublebooyah85]

I have a lead on a couple racks of 5s.

Booyah this is a start

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Planning on breaking out my IOC set for it's first game at my monthly game. The game is 9-handed, initial buy-in $100 (0.50/0.50). Most of my games are $50 buy-ins, this is only the 2nd time I'm upping the initial stakes.

My IOC set currently has $1,250, with a couple additional barrels of $25s enroute, upping that to $2,250. I don't expect to exceed that amount on the table via rebuys; however, there's a chance that it does.

Do you have any recommendations on the game out-scaling the bankable chips? I have other sets, should I throw a few ceramic $100s in the rack just in case?

If you have ceramic $100s, that's an easy quick fix.

Alternatively, buy 1 barrel of IOC $100s at and you will nearly double the total chip value.

Sure you can buy extra racks of $5s or $25s, but that feels unnecessary since it appears you have enough already, but just need some backup support incase things get crazy.

1 barrel of $100s seems like it would go a long way to expand your options. Plus, if you do need to dip into the $100s, your game has likely grown to the point where peeps are buying in for $100 or more. Give them 1 or 2 $100 chips and they can make change at the table.

Good luck and enjoy!!

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Sorry, I was focused on the total value and didn't notice that you are limited on $5s. You need 2 more racks of $5s (minimum) if you're doing $100 buy ins. If not, peeps are constantly trying to make change.

I have had similar sets and situations and here's what I found worked well.

.50 x 100
$1 x 200
$5 x 300
$25 x 60 to 100
$100 x 20