I am hosting a 60+ person Hold em Tourney at one of my restaurants.

Question

Doing it this friday nite. should be fun. have hosted a plethora of 10-15 person tourneys but nothing of this size.

Anyone throw something of this size before?

What were the problems that arose?

I am considering not playing at all and just overseeing it and taking a small rake. There is a lot of dead money coming though and would love to take a shot at winning the big bag of marbles.

$OC$ · Answer

Doing it this friday nite. should be fun. have hosted a plethora of 10-15 person tourneys but nothing of this size.

Anyone throw something of this size before?

What were the problems that arose?

I am considering not playing at all and just overseeing it and taking a small rake. There is a lot of dead money coming though and would love to take a shot at winning the big bag of marbles.

MWC · Answer

Just make sure you have everyone agree on the proper rules and etiquette, no exceptions.  Make sure your dealers are well aware of this and are willing to enforce them, no exceptions. This will eliminate tons of potential problems.  TDA rules or Roberts Rules.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;Good Luck.

MrAdvantage · Answer

playing is suicide. take 10%  and start a cash game for players who exit early. when things quiet down get in the cash game to pick up soft cash.  a 60 per. affair neads a tour. dir.  gl

MWC · Answer

Let us know how it goes tonight.

CrusCrnshw · Answer

sounds like fun.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;buddy of mine had a tournament of like 40 people. &#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;I second what MWC said a bout the rules etc. That covers yourself. Take the rake and dont play. enjoy the fun walk around see how things are going etc. Hey, you are hosting it, providing some sort of food id imagine so sit back relax and enjoy

UNDERD0GG · Answer

Yea, let us know how you handled it and how it turns out...I agree that for a tournament that size you definitely need a TD that is not playing at the time, whether that be you or someone else.

GL if you are playing

MWC · Answer

So, how&#x27;d it go, OC?

$OC$ · Answer

Went well.57 people showed up.Didnt play.Took a rake of about 700 bucks.Just pranced around announcing everybody&#x27;s pocket cards.had 7 satelite tables with the top player from each table advancing to the final table.Started at 9pm.  Got home around 5am.

MWC · Answer

Glad it went well.  I take it this type of thing is legal in Utah?  It is in Wyoming.  Poker is considered a game of skill, not chance according to the state law books.  No poker parlors allowed, but games of any amount are legal in bars.

I am hosting a 60+ person Hold em Tourney at one of my restaurants.

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