Re: Home game - common problem for Dr Phil?
Try collecting the buy-ins in advance and tell the players that the money is non-refundable. Explain your reasoning regarding the desire to have a full table so that everyone has a chance to win part of a substantial prize pool and that you think it to be rude to make a verbal commitment to play and then cancel at the last minute. Other players are counting on a full game and that's what you, as the host, want to deliver.
I host a monthly home game tourney and I collect in advance. I've had no problems getting the money and, shockingly, no cancellations once the funds have been paid.
Good luck.
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