Collusion and cheating in my own home... HELP!!!

Approach them away from the table, and let them know that you know. The diplomatic thing to do is give a warning, but to cheaters, warning them is akin to saying, "Cheat better."

[terrapin314]

You could approach them about it, but I am fond of the shovel idea.

[Cosimo]

I suggest printing out this thread, taking a magic marker to it liberally (to hide the origin, lest these fish learn how to play), then photocopy it and leave it laying about. Take up an informal poll: "If people at this game are colluding, should the rest of us (A) forfeit their entry fee, (B) ban them, (C) take a shovel to their face, (D) all of the above?"

But that still leaves them with the impression that they just need to cheat better. So just go with D yourself.

[Greg J]

I am not, by nature, a violent person, but the shovel idea sounds pretty nice. Seriously, or a good ass whoopin. A couple of broken ribs and a few chipped teeth might make them behave more ethicially in the future.

Oh, and it should go without saying you don't invite them back. What are you thinking having let it go on this long? I still think an ass kicking on general principle is in order, but that is optional. Letting them play with you again is not.

[RiverFenix]

If two people are continually beating 12 other people the players in your home game arent any good. Ignoring the obvious advice 2+2 advice of hitting them in the face with a shovel, why dont you ask for other advice on how to get better at poker.

[PokerCat69]

Don't let them play in your game anymore.

[SheetWise]

Are you guys talking about a little garden shovel, or one of those big suckers they use for coal ovens?

[Greg J]

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Are you guys talking about a little garden shovel, or one of those big suckers they use for coal ovens?

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I think that all depends on if we are planning to hit the guys in a stabbling motion or give them a good wack. If we are stabbing, the trowel, if we are whacking, the big ass mo fo. (I assumed the latter.)

[poker-penguin]

The combination of hit and face suggests it would be a striking motion with either the flat, or the edge of the implement.

Definately a big grave-digger shovel, preferably outside so you can get a good windup.

[Redd]

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Are you guys talking about a little garden shovel, or one of those big suckers they use for coal ovens?

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I think that all depends on if we are planning to hit the guys in a stabbling motion or give them a good wack. If we are stabbing, the trowel, if we are whacking, the big ass mo fo. (I assumed the latter.)

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Why not the best of both worlds?