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04-11-2007, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew  A friend of mine did a game for his teenagers and their friends - he got some huge candy bars - like the 1/2 ppund kind for 1st, some smaller ones for 2nd-3rd etc. | LOL! Hahaha. |
04-11-2007, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FoscoBurrows Stock, I really don't think you've got much of anything to worry about. I'm 18, and my friends and I have been playing games for real money for the past two years. We've never had any trouble with the law or crazy parents. Give them plenty of food, make sure there's an XBox or a pool table or something else available to keep the kids busy once they've been knocked out of the tourney, and I think you'll all have a great time. Good luck!!! | Thanks everyone.
Got the WII set up on the 65", Guitar Hero on the 36", pool table and darts in the garage, and PLENTY of food. I wasn't too concerned about "the LAW", but promised the nervous wife I'd ask some smart people.
Did that, then asked here. (j/k)
Best of luck,
Stock |
04-11-2007, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Stocktrader promised the nervous wife I'd ask some smart people.
Did that, then asked here. (j/k)
Stock | I don't get it. |
04-11-2007, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 800over I don't get it. | LOL  |
04-11-2007, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew
A friend of mine did a game for his teenagers and their friends - he got some huge candy bars - like the 1/2 ppund kind for 1st, some smaller ones for 2nd-3rd etc.
| I'm sure that prizepool was taken seriously...
They should televise that...
"Well Vince, we're back here on the Chocolate Poker Tour.
That's right Mike, moments ago young Jeffery Michaels took a tough beat and was sent packing in 4th place. Which means we're now in the money! These 3 players have now locked up ATLEAST one jumbo Snickers.
But thats not what they're playing for, Vince. These 3 are no playing for a shot at 1 King Size Hershey Bar. Folks, we're not talking 'bout the Hershey bars you get at your local Publix, we're talking 'bout the kind you gotts go to Walgreens for. Then down the candy isle and on the top shelf kinda chocolate...
Let's head down to the table and get this action under way.
Well, the blinds are gonna be started off at 1 Reeses cup - 2 Reeses cups, with a Hershey kiss ante. Let's shuffle up and deal, here on the Chocolate Poker Tour!"
I can see it now...  |
04-11-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BigWoody I'm sure that prizepool was taken seriously...
They should televise that...
"Well Vince, we're back here on the Chocolate Poker Tour.
That's right Mike, moments ago young Jeffery Michaels took a tough beat and was sent packing in 4th place. Which means we're now in the money! These 3 players have now locked up ATLEAST one jumbo Snickers.
But thats not what they're playing for, Vince. These 3 are no playing for a shot at 1 King Size Hershey Bar. Folks, we're not talking 'bout the Hershey bars you get at your local Publix, we're talking 'bout the kind you gotts go to Walgreens for. Then down the candy isle and on the top shelf kinda chocolate...
Let's head down to the table and get this action under way.
Well, the blinds are gonna be started off at 1 Reeses cup - 2 Reeses cups, with a Hershey kiss ante. Let's shuffle up and deal, here on the Chocolate Poker Tour!"
I can see it now... | Read below.. mas·och·ismplay_w("M0135200")(m  s   -k  z  m) n. 1. The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused. 2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself. 3. A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
Sir..this is you in a nutshell...you must enjoy taking a daily pounding for the things you say...I have no other logical explanation for your behavior... |
04-11-2007, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FoscoBurrows Stock, I really don't think you've got much of anything to worry about. I'm 18, and my friends and I have been playing games for real money for the past two years. We've never had any trouble with the law or crazy parents. Give them plenty of food, make sure there's an XBox or a pool table or something else available to keep the kids busy once they've been knocked out of the tourney, and I think you'll all have a great time. Good luck!!! | Depending on where you live, you may be violating the letter of the law. However, like FoscoBurrows says above, this is a common practice among high school kids these days. No booze (very important) and go for it.
If you want it to be absolutely above-board, you should consider the free roll idea, but I, personally, wouldn't worry much. We play poker with my kids and their friends pretty often, and without any problems.
L
PS About the no booze thing. I had a friend whose daughter threw a pool party. Uninvited kids showed up with beer, which they stashed in her ice chest. Eventually the cops showed up because these uninvited kids were making too much noise. The cops saw the ice chest (and the kids drinking). They asked if the chest was hers, she said "yes," so they opened it. When they saw that it had beer, they arrested her for contributing to the delinquincy. This despite the fact that she was trying to get these kids to stop drinking and leave her house. Of course, the charges were eventually dropped, but the point is NO BOOZE. |
04-11-2007, 09:50 PM
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big woody making a joke of someones home game suggesting chocolate for prizes. hmm.. big woody not old enough to vote drink gamble or go to war. chocolate is the only thing you can buy legally you little punk. |
04-12-2007, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Stocktrader Any thoughts as to legal issues for a teenager tourney hosted in my house?
My son wants to have a game, $10 buy-in ($50 added by me).
Just looking for your 2 cents (or chips).
THanks
Stock | What's the legal age limit for gambling in your state? Check the lottery requirements.
The freeroll is probably safer, legally and otherwise. |
04-12-2007, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by osumike11379 Read below.. mas·och·ismplay_w("M0135200")(m s -k z m) n. 1. The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused. 2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself. 3. A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
Sir..this is you in a nutshell...you must enjoy taking a daily pounding for the things you say...I have no other logical explanation for your behavior... | You've got a lot of time on your hands...
Maybe when OSU starts winning things you won't have to be so busy TRYING to be funny (but failing) in front of others... |
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