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- Home poker legality in the state of New York<\/a><\/li>\n
- Why playing poker at home is so great<\/a><\/li>\n
- What sorts of things to think about when organising a poker night<\/a><\/li>\n
- Other useful tips and suggestions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
So without further ado, let\u2019s jump into the nitty-gritty of New York home poker, shall we?<\/p>\n
Poker Laws in New York<\/h2>\n\n
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First things first \u2014 make sure you are not breaking any laws by organising and playing poker at home in New York.<\/p>\nEssentially, there are only three types of gambling that are legal in the state, and they include the New York state lottery, horse racing, and some tribal gambling. As you may notice, poker is not among these legal gambling games, but that does not necessarily mean poker players will be breaking any laws.<\/p>\n
Namely, the state\u2019s laws do not provide any clear information about the charges and penalties poker players might be facing if they are caught playing poker. <\/p>\n
In other words, while poker might be illegal in New York, the participants themselves should have no fear of any legal repercussions.<\/p>\n
When it comes to private home games, New York state law allows social gambling, but only if no one makes a profit from organizing such events. Also, the game must be in a private location, and all the players must have an equal chance of winning.<\/p>\n
If all of this talk about laws and regulations worries you, you are not alone. Many people are wary about organizing poker in locations where it is considered illegal, and we will take the liberty of guessing that you are probably one of them since you are reading this article.<\/p>\n
However, if you are hosting an event with your friends and family members and the stakes are relatively low, and you\u2019re doing it for fun rather than profit, you should not worry one bit.<\/p>\n
Home Poker Games Are the Best!<\/h2>\n
Now that we\u2019ve got through the difficult part, let\u2019s talk a bit about why you should organise a home poker game in the first place. If you\u2019re a true fan of poker, hosting a game at your home is the best way to go about it.<\/p>\n
First of all, you will not be restrained by all the rules typically present in casinos. You can play any variation of the game you like and you can set your own blind limits and bet sizes. Also, it\u2019s always more fun to play with your friends and other familiar faces than to sit in a smoky room with strangers or play alone in front of your computer.<\/p>\n
You will also get a chance to prove that you are a great host by serving top-shelf drinks and playing the music everyone enjoys. Regardless of the outcome, a night full of laughs and good atmosphere is guaranteed.<\/p>\n
Where to Start?<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re convinced that organising a home poker night in New York is safe and fun, you can now start thinking about all the things that go into arranging it.<\/p>\n
# Plan in Advance<\/h3>\n
Home poker games should be well-organised, and although you can still have plenty of fun when the game goes spontaneously, it\u2019s always better to plan in advance.<\/p>\n
Send invitations to everyone who would like to play, preferably a week in advance so you know who\u2019s available and have enough time to find a replacement if somebody cancels. Make sure there are enough people invited so the game can proceed even if there are some last-minute cancellations or if someone is coming in late.<\/p>\n
Take an hour or two to prepare everything, such as drinks and snacks, as well as the equipment necessary for the game.<\/p>\n
# Tools and Equipment<\/h3>\n
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It should go without saying that you need to prepare all the necessary tools for a poker session. If you\u2019re doing it for the first time, you should definitely make a checklist and make sure you have everything covered.<\/p>\nFirst of all, you need to find a table (pictured<\/em>) that will accommodate all the players. If there are eight or more people playing, the table needs to be big enough (and preferably round) so it doesn\u2019t get too crowded. The best thing is to find a specialised poker table, although these bad boys are not so cheap.<\/p>\n
As you probably know, poker is played with a regular 52-card deck. Make sure that no cards are ripped or damaged, as that would make them \u201cmarked<\/em>\u201d. Buy an extra deck or two just in case. <\/p>\n
To keep the speed of the game at a steady pace, you can also use two decks and have that second one ready for the next hand\u2019s dealer so you don\u2019t waste any time shuffling a single deck. Have a 500-chip set and distribute the value of those chips evenly.<\/p>\n
# Establish the Rules<\/h3>\n
Remember that you, as the organiser, are acting as the casino in this case. Therefore, establishing some house rules is important.<\/p>\n
- Why playing poker at home is so great<\/a><\/li>\n
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Get enough snacks and drinks for everybody. A poker session can be long and most of the guys will be there just to have fun, so find our what everybody likes to drink and eat. Throw in some cigars to make the environment more \u201cpokery<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n