Tired of the monotony of online play, and missing the social aspects of live play as well, I decided to convert my den into a fully functional poker room six months ago. First starting as a single table, it has now grown to six tables usually full on Fridays and weekends.

In the beginning it was just friends and family, but now I don’t really recognize 25% of the people. Because of this, I have become a little scared of the current beer scheme. At first, I didn’t mind giving beer out to anyone for price. Now, because of me not knowing (trusting) everyone I’m afraid of the legality of this. Surely its not illegal for someone to say “Hey Rick, would you mind running down to the store and pick me up a six-pack, here’s $6.” If I already have the beer on hand, is it then illegal? Or is it illegal solely because it is my establishment? If someone else were to be on beer duties, would this be fine?

Rick.