[Freelancer72]

Originally Posted by trutan

I allow it but the cash used to buy the chips must stay on the table.

so it's still in play too?

[trutan]

Originally Posted by Freelancer72

so it's still in play too?

Mos def!!!

[StevenH72]

Originally Posted by trutan

I allow it but the cash used to buy the chips must stay on the table.

Yeh, you don't want to see people going south during a game.

[BigBlue]

Originally Posted by Quads

From my house:

General House Rules:
1. Show up to play a strong, fun and enjoyable game.
2. Don't act like a dope, *******, rookie or Sally.
3. Please.... Remember poker etiquette.
4. Verbally announce your action. Verbal action, in turn, is binding.
4a. If the action to you is $25 and you say "I raise $50" the TOTAL is $75 dollars. You are raising an ADDITIONAL $50, based on your verbal declaration / action. Should you say "I raise to $50" then the action is at $50 and you are raising $25 additional.
5. The One Chip rule will be enforced for all games.
6. String betting will get a warning with a slap on the wrist and name calling, following offenses will be "donations to the pot" Continued offences, you will be asked to cash out and leave.
6a. Same goes for acting out of turn.
7. There is often a dedicated dealer for the game. Please assist the speed of the game by shuffling the second deck. (if in play)
8. If there is not a dedicated dealer, and you are sitting in seat 1 or 9, learn to shuffle.
9. I'm not a convenience store, a Motel, nor an ATM. So, Bring Your Own Beer, Smokes, Water, Soda, Snack, Food, and Money.
10. If you do drink, please, absolutely under no circumstances, get looped and then get in a car. I'll call you a cab.
11. We play cards in the garage, I often smoke in the garage. (doors open for ventilation of course) Be courteous to those that don't smoke. (let's not all light up at once)
12. Bring a chair unless you like sitting on concrete.
13. If the game is a $100.00 buy in and you bring a $100.00 bill, don't expect to cash out. Please bring smaller bills to accommodate an easy cash out.
14. All fist fights will be conducted in the front yard, after, and only after all side bets have been placed.
15. There is no rabbit hunting at this table. PERIOD. END OF DISCUSSION.
16. When you muck, you muck. No holding your cards to see what would have happened.
17. Smith and Wesson always beats 5 aces.
18. Take the time you need when needed. Please don't Hollywood every hand.
19. There are 3 things and only three things allowed on the table. Cash, Chips and Cards. (Only $100 bills play. No smaller bills)
20. Please don't splash the pot. Continued offences will be donations to the pot.
21. If you show one player your hand, you show ALL players your hand.
22. In a showdown, a player must show all cards in his / her hand face-up on the table to win any part of the pot.
23. Please don't verbally speculate on another players hand when there is action on the table.
24. If your hand / bet is called, the player calling your hand / bet has the option to see your hand if you fold.
25. I run a straight up game. If you are caught cheating or colluding with (an)other player(s), you chips are dead (no cash out) and you will be walked out of the game. If you suspect someone cheating, please bring it up to me OFF the table and AWAY from the action.


Sure-Fire ways to guarantee you won't be invited back: (this is a collective list)
1. Throw chips at people.
2. ***** about the game played.
3. Ask to change the game / stakes / rules (however, suggestions are welcome)
4. Hollywood every hand.
5. Verbally analyze every out of your hand before folding.
6. Leave your crap all over the garage floor, then leave. That big black thing outside is a "trash can". Please use it.
7. Put food or drink on the table.
8. Spill food or drink on the table.
8. Show up empty-handed and raid the fridge and or liquor cabinet
9. Badger someone into a political conversation, and then complain about getting ***** slapped.

Lastly:
If you get an invite, this is an invite for you and not all of your buddies. Granted, the more the merrier, but my table isn't a free for all. I host an invite only poker game / event. If you wish to bring a guest, clear it with me in advance. Show up and surprise me with a bunch of your buddies, and you're guaranteed to get dropped from the invite list

Man, I wish I were on the other coast... seems like a game for me



Permission to base my house rules on yours?

[ovo]

This is great stuff, thank you. I was just thinking about this today. A buddy brought it up. I have a game next weekend and needed to print up something like this. thanks, frank

[Quads]

Originally Posted by BigBlue

Man, I wish I were on the other coast... seems like a game for me



Permission to base my house rules on yours?

By all means.
Use them as you wish, and take credit for it.
They are posted for others to use should they so choose to do so.

[timsta007]

Cash plays in my games but only $100 bills. That way people should be able to see at a glance how many bills (and how much money) someone has in their stack.

No hiding folded bills under chipstacks either. You dont' have to put them in front but make sure they are visible to the table.