| So you’ve decided to throw a poker bash | | | | before they hear about anyone else’s. |
| this New Years eve? That sounds like a good plan | | | | 3. When inviting your guests, make sure they |
| because going out to a club or bar every year | | | | know the stakes of the game. Will you be playing |
| can get pretty old. There’s nothing more | | | | for fun or will it be a serious game with high |
| annoying than be crammed into a small, sweaty, | | | | stakes? Everyone should have an idea of how |
| loud booth with a bunch of unintelligent drunks | | | | much cash they should bring with so there is no |
| hovering around you, at least that’s my | | | | financial embarrassment. |
| opinion. But if you’re staying in this year and | | | | 4. Stock up on tons of food. When people play |
| you want to have a really great time playing | | | | poker, they love to eat junk food and appetizers. |
| poker with you buddies, then you’ll have to | | | | So make sure you’ve a little something for |
| do a little advance planning to make the evening a | | | | everyone. Chips and dip is always a safe choice. |
| hit with all of your guests. | | | | But you can really add an elegant touch by |
| 1. First you will need all of the proper poker | | | | preparing some black cavier or bruschetta. |
| supplies. Don’t skimp and buy a bunch of | | | | 5. Stock up on tons of alcohol. The combination of |
| cheap stuff. Purchasing some high quality poker | | | | New Years and poker means that people are |
| tables and chip sets can really give the night a | | | | coming to your house to get a little tipsy, so |
| more authentic feel. Don’t forget to have at | | | | don’t disappoint or under whelm them by |
| least one deck of cards per table as well and any | | | | having a small unvaried selection. Make sure |
| other supplies you will need, depending on the | | | | you’ve got vodka, beer, wine and of course |
| game you will be playing. | | | | a few bottles of champagne to pop open once |
| 2. Invite your guests ahead of time. Give them at | | | | the clock strikes midnight. |
| least two weeks advance notice. People like to | | | | If you follow these five simple tips, your New |
| set up their New Years plans weeks in advance, | | | | Years Eve poker party will full of fun. Just |
| so if you want anyone to show up, you’ve | | | | remember to drink and play responsibly. |
| got to make sure they commit to your party | | | | |