[JeanieJ]

Being staked on a bankroll by friends is a bad idea IMO. When it comes down to serious money being put out, it turns from a friendly adventure into business. Friends and business don't mix too well together. Like water and oil if something goes wrong.

If you need the stake, and all have agreed, I guess I don't see a problem with it. As long as you're willing to risk your friendship on the stake. Money does strange things to people.

There are probably plenty of people out there who have been staked by friends. Personally I wouldn't do it.