Tips for when holding a poker tournament?

Hello, I am going to be hosting a Texas hold 'em party and was wondering if someone could tell me some good tips for when hosting such a party?

oliviaavaxj said:

Hello, I am going to be hosting a Texas hold 'em party and was wondering if someone could tell me some good tips for when hosting such a party?

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Buy a deck of cards and chips


steff

Depends how big it is (Buy-Ins, people) I wouldn't post it on Facebook or Twitter or anything (depending on local gambling laws) have it be BYOB, Make sure you have the prize structure all figured out. Make sure you don't get robbed a good host always makes sure people don't get robbed at their parties..

Have a good deck of cards maybe 2 or 3 changeable decks (different looking) to help prevent against deck switching (cold decking) Have a good chip set maybe mark the chips so no one sneakily brings some chips from home has been a lot of that happening at casinos lately.

Felt or something that makes looking at the cards and playing with the chips feel comfortable. nothing worse then trying to shuffle a deck or look at your cards and you cant get a good grip on them because the table is too slick.

Have a set of rules ready to go just incase there is any confusion or confrontation about what has happened in the game or hand. Good money management make sure you keep a record or something of how many people have entered and how much cash you should have, no one wants to worry later that some of it may be missing.

Most important rule invite me

Expected turnout?

Obviously u want the standard supplies, Cards, Chips, Tables, Chairs, but you will need a TD (Tournament Director) if more than 1 table. Have a rule book (Robert's) handy.

Is this party at your house? Do you have a wife? If yes, consult with her about drinks and snacks. If no, hire one for the event......badaboom.

dj11 said:

Expected turnout?

Obviously u want the standard supplies, Cards, Chips, Tables, Chairs, but you will need a TD (Tournament Director) if more than 1 table. Have a rule book (Robert's) handy.

Is this party at your house? Do you have a wife? If yes, consult with her about drinks and snacks. If no, hire one for the event......badaboom.
and invite S3mper

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FYP

Have great food and a rule book. Plus some great house rules. Such as 7-2 must be played.

Just noticed the username, perhaps SHE needs to rent a HUBBY!

Make sure someone actually knows the rules, and also make it clear to everyone before you start who will decide on questions and disputes.

one thing is make sure you have a few decks of cards. i allways had one person a.e. the big blind shuffleing up the deck for the next hand while a hand is being played. it speeds the game up and makes for a better evening.

Check out [broken link~tb] for rules, blind schedules, and ideas. Always use 2 decks at a time. Have the BTN deal one deck while the SB shuffles the deck to be used for the next hand.

Side bet, the OP will not return to discover these tips.....