We play poker on our breaks at work, some nights we have 4 15 minute brakes and others we only have 2 15 minutes, so when we have 4 breaks we play 2 30 minute games for $0.50 a game, then on fridays when we have 2 breaks we play for $2.00 a person. The problem is on fridays we don't have enough time to complete the game, so at the end we have "playoffs" where working from the bottom of the chip stacks to the chip leader. But the person with the most chips choice to play or not the first hand dealt, but if they choice not to play the first hand they must play the second. This ensures the person with the most chips still has an advantage. Some people like this but others don't. So what other options are there that could possibly make enverybody happy? We tried raising the blinds but then it ends up everybody just going all in just for luck anyway.
2006-10-13 19:37:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
Play a cash game instead with 25c / 50c blinds, no limit. When the break is over, you walk away with your winnings.
2006-10-14 01:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by ZCT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cash game (either $0.10-$0.20 or $0.25-$0.50) is definitely the way to go. A tournament style almost requires that you finish the game; otherwise it's just a modified cash game anyway. If you buy in for, say, $5 and get $5 in chips, then if you have $7 in chips at the end, that's what you walk away with. That way you won't be required to figure out payouts on a sliding scale like you do now.
2006-10-14 13:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by DK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a cash game is the solution.
Here's a link to help you with various aspects of the game:
http://www.church-of-texas-holdem.com/how-to-set-up-poker-tournament.html
2006-10-15 21:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Father Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont play you win
2006-10-14 02:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by GOOCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋