Re: How to make sure enough players show up for poker night?
This can be frustrating at times. I host cash games and tourneys once or twice a month. I have just started emailing and it helps but that can not be relied on. The only way to be sure you will have the players is to call each one and get a committment. There will always be a few that can never seem to "committ" to being there, but most will just say yes or no.
For tourneys, I also do a flyer. I send it to some via email and mail it to others. I will mail several copies to certain players that I know may bring other players. I put my cell phone number on the flyer and ask that they call me if they are going to play. I generally have between 20 and 30 for tourneys.
I charge a $5 house fee and they get pop, bottled water and a place to play. I never base it off a percentage of the buy-in. I used to charge $10 and fix a bunch of food but it bacame too much work! Most just prefer the $5 fee and get drinks.
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