Things you can do to get invited back... /:

**Bostongambler** · 03-25-19, 08:16 PM

Offer to bake cupcakes next time and maybe, just maybe, they will invite you back.

**High3rEl3m3nt** · 03-25-19, 08:18 PM

How did you get invited in the first place?

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by High3rEl3m3nt

How did you get invited in the first place?

I posted on a poker forum roughly 2-3 years ago looking for a home game in the Maryland area and the host of the game, who runs a gaming consulting company, invited me. Whereas all the other players know one another in some indirect way.

It has also been a great networking opportunity as I obtained an interview and offer with PwC through one of the players (who was a manager there). Another reason I would like to be invited back.

**Bostongambler** · 03-25-19, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by High3rEl3m3nt

How did you get invited in the first place?

That’s a private matter, but let’s just say Ironeagle was spitting and rinsing like there is no tomorrow.

**High3rEl3m3nt** · 03-25-19, 08:25 PM

Take the guys fishing. I take our customers fishing once or twice a summer and it's a sure way to build friends/repeat customers

**USCPHILLYGUY** · 03-25-19, 08:32 PM

Is a $14 tip (appx 3% of your win) a fair amount to tip?

If so. Why $14? Strange #

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by USCPHILLYGUY

Is a $14 tip (appx 3% of your win) a fair amount to tip?

If so. Why $14? Strange #

Everyone only brought $20s or $100s. So $720 was what he could pay without making change. From my experiences playing a few home games, I usually see people throw the host $5 to $10 at the end of the night, more if they drank a lot (I did not).

An idea I had is volunteering to bring a nice bottle of scotch next time as someone usually does.

**gauchojake** · 03-25-19, 08:38 PM

Bring a really nice bottle of liquor and box of cigars to donate back to the game with some of the winnings.

**USCPHILLYGUY** · 03-25-19, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by eaglesfan371

Everyone only brought $20s or $100s. So $720 was what he could pay without making change. From my experiences playing a few home games, I usually see people throw the host $5 to $10 at the end of the night, more if they drank a lot (I did not).

An idea I had is volunteering to bring a nice bottle of scotch next time as someone usually does.

So the winner doesn’t usually tip more?

Bring a nice bottle of The Dalmore 18 Years.

**High3rEl3m3nt** · 03-25-19, 08:45 PM

You got to drink if everyone else is drinking..even if you are nursing something. Can't be that guy

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by High3rEl3m3nt

You got to drink if everyone else is drinking..even if you are nursing something. Can't be that guy

No I drank, I had 2-3 drinks while the other guys had that or more. There were a couple that did not drink as well.

Thinking a 15 yr Macallan will work here, my favorite bottle. Never had the 18 year mentioned above though.

**Goat Milk** · 03-25-19, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by gauchojake

Bring a really nice bottle of liquor and box of cigars to donate back to the game with some of the winnings.

This.

You don't volunteer to bring something. You just bring it like a boss. Cognac and cigars 100. And you don't tip 14 dollars bro. F is that? 14? If you're gonna be rounding at least round to the nearest 5, come on lol. Why wouldn't you just toss him a twank? Who fukkin cares. Your 6 dollar difference isn't gonna change your life in any way whatsoever, but it will make someone else happy, and that could lead to more opportunities for you.

No one likes people who count every dollar. I personally stay away from ppl like that.

**fakefakefake** · 03-25-19, 08:58 PM

Going to go out on a limb at say the $14 dollar tip sign of disrespect tbh ESPECIALLY in a game like that. Hey kid here's a 14 spot lol

**fakefakefake** · 03-25-19, 08:59 PM

I almost tip the guy that cuts my hair that

**USCPHILLYGUY** · 03-25-19, 09:04 PM

Eagles when you’re playing live what do u tip the dealer on a $100 pot

**fried cheese** · 03-25-19, 09:07 PM

you have to surrender your chrysanthemum to them.

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 09:08 PM

In a game where all he has is $20s and $100s and I only have $100s in my wallet, how the hell am I suppose to give him $20 from $734 in chips?

I cashed out 734 in chips. I did not have $734 in one dollar bills here. Nobody had bought in with $1s, $5s or $10s, just a pile of $100s and $20s. So say I give him $20, where are the singles for the $14 going to come from?

Compared to what others have given, my $14 was fine. On Thursdays I play in another home game where the host is lucky to see a $10 tip from the other players.

**fried cheese** · 03-25-19, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by USCPHILLYGUY

Eagles when you’re playing live what do u tip the dealer on a $100 pot

1 dollar for me unless the dealer is bad or cost me money then i wouldnt tip. ive seen old guys tip 50 cents. i dont go to casinos for entertainment though i only go to try to win money. pretty silly to tip more than a dollar in a $100 pot if you are trying to make a decent profit in poker.

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 09:19 PM

Waiting for a response from all the wealthy individuals of this thread...

Basically you're saying I have to either donate $14 or $34 here since there are no singles to make it possible to tip $20. Sorry, I'm not rich and I play poker to make money long term, not for enjoyment. It is clear no one in those circumstances are present in this thread. While you all are enjoying 10-15% annual returns on real estate, investments and such, I'm burning 10-20k a year in inflated rent. I don't have that luxury in life yet where I can tip freely in gambling. Just as I could win $500 I could lose it. Not tipping $34 here.

The answer to this thread is to bring a nice bottle of alcohol next time. Thank you for the suggestions and I'll leave the thread at that.

**fakefakefake** · 03-25-19, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by eaglesfan371

Waiting for a response from all the wealthy individuals of this thread...

Basically you're saying I have to either donate $14 or $34 here since there are no singles to make it possible to tip $20. Sorry, I'm not rich and I play poker to make money long term, not for enjoyment. It is clear no one in those circumstances are present in this thread. While you all are enjoying 10-15% annual returns on real estate, investments and such, I'm burning 10-20k a year in inflated rent. I don't have that luxury in life yet where I can tip freely in gambling. Just as I could win $500 I could lose it. Not tipping $34 here.

The answer to this thread is to bring a nice bottle of alcohol next time. Thank you for the suggestions and I'll leave the thread at that.

The answer is not to be the only one to win at the table in a private home game with "millionaires" and tip 14 not matter what makes you feel better your wrong leave it at that.

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by fakefakefake

The answer is not to be the only one to win at the table in a private home game with "millionaires" and tip 14 not matter what makes you feel better your wrong leave it at that.

We'll agree to disagree.

**High3rEl3m3nt** · 03-25-19, 09:23 PM

nvm.

At least you are winning

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 03-25-19, 09:40 PM

if you bury them every time of course you won't be invited back..

drop some money every once in awhile to keep yourself getting invited.

if the game is that juicy and soft, you will still turn a nice profit.

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21

if you bury them every time of course you won't be invited back..

drop some money every once in awhile to keep yourself getting invited.

if the game is that juicy and soft, you will still turn a nice profit.

Part of me had hopes they would be like those rich guys in the ultra high stake games in poker where they're wealthy enough to not care about the money and enjoy competing against a good player. There are guys that sit down and lose 100k just because they enjoy the chance of "beating" a great player.

Several players were appreciative of my stories and travels. One of them, a lawyer said to me he is happy to have lost to me and support my travels (visited 7 countries last year). All of these players are very well off so I figured this was a game they would not mind losing but I guess they do.

**fakefakefake** · 03-25-19, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by eaglesfan371

Part of me had hopes they would be like those rich guys in the ultra high stake games in poker where they're wealthy enough to not care about the money and enjoy competing against a good player. There are guys that sit down and lose 100k just because they enjoy the chance of "beating" a great player.
Several players were appreciative of my stories and travels. One of them, a lawyer said to me he is happy to have lost to me and support my travels (visited 7 countries last year). All of these players are very well off so I figured this was a game they would not mind losing but I guess they do.

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**gauchojake** · 03-25-19, 09:54 PM

These guys are probably all paying for their kids to go to college so the money does mean something to them.

I would look at it like this - relationships are priceless. You've already said that there is some opportunity to advance your career by knowing these guys. You are looking for a job right? So this game is ultimately a bigger opportunity than just a couple hundred bucks. It's potentially worth hundreds of thousands, just in a different way.

I don't think they were off put by your tip - just that you keep cleaning up at the game. Oh and drinking their booze in their house. So it's kind of like, do we really want this kid back? He might fukk our wives next while we pay for the privilege of having him do so.

You should reach out to the guy who runs the game and see if he will let you back in. Bring gifts. Lose a hundred or so and get invited back every time.

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 03-25-19, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by gauchojake

These guys are probably all paying for their kids to go to college so the money does mean something to them.

I would look at it like this - relationships are priceless. You've already said that there is some opportunity to advance your career by knowing these guys. You are looking for a job right? So this game is ultimately a bigger opportunity than just a couple hundred bucks. It's potentially worth hundreds of thousands, just in a different way.

I don't think they were off put by your tip - just that you keep cleaning up at the game. Oh and drinking their booze in their house. So it's kind of like, do we really want this kid back? He might fukk our wives next while we pay for the privilege of having him do so.

You should reach out to the guy who runs the game and see if he will let you back in. Bring gifts. Lose a hundred or so and get invited back every time.

well said brother jake...

also even though they are rich, just from a competitive aspect, it's not enjoyable to lose..throw them a bone once and awhile eagle.

**mikejamm** · 03-25-19, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by eaglesfan371

Waiting for a response from all the wealthy individuals of this thread...

Basically you're saying I have to either donate $14 or $34 here since there are no singles to make it possible to tip $20. Sorry, I'm not rich and I play poker to make money long term, not for enjoyment. It is clear no one in those circumstances are present in this thread. While you all are enjoying 10-15% annual returns on real estate, investments and such, I'm burning 10-20k a year in inflated rent. I don't have that luxury in life yet where I can tip freely in gambling. Just as I could win $500 I could lose it. Not tipping $34 here.

The answer to this thread is to bring a nice bottle of alcohol next time. Thank you for the suggestions and I'll leave the thread at that.

I like how you come in here and insult the intelligence of the SBR Pros you ask to help your dumb ass. First off, I think you're full of shit. You claim your broke ass is playing with "millionaires" at a cheap $100 to $200 buy in, who mysteriously have a problem with you winning. These must be some tight ass full of shit millionaires or you're inflating the status of your little wanna be big time home game.

Anybody with real money is not gonna give two shits about you winning $520, unless you're just a complete nit ass or a hit and run donk, which to me sounds like the latter. You left after 5 hours and tipped a shitty $14 on a $520 win? That's not even 3 percent jackass! I've left many a home games up or down way less and still tossed $40 on the table for the dude's wife or girlfriend host who made us sandwiches and snacks and had a fridge full of domestic, craft and imported beers.

You're clearly out of your league here and said so with your broke dik fuk statement of "I'm not rich and I play poker to make money long term, not for enjoyment" You don't have a clue about proper poker etiquette for a host or home game and at the bare minimum should have tipped $50, which is about 10 percent.

Not hard to see why they don't want your tight wad ass back. You're unemployed, bitch'in about your rent, and obviously don't have the money, class or style to sit with these so called "millionaires".

And by the way, that whole red or black flipping at the end of the night, is another dick move. Guy is already probably down, maybe pissed the cards didn't fall his way and you lure him with your bullshit quickie move. Yeah, it could've gone his way, but it didn't, which makes you look like even more of a dick.

**eaglesfan371** · 03-25-19, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by mikejamm

I like how you come in here and insult the intelligence of the SBR Pros you ask to help your dumb ass. First off, I think you're full of shit. You claim your broke ass is playing with "millionaires" at a cheap $100 to $200 buy in, who mysteriously have a problem with you winning. These must be some tight ass full of shit millionaires or you're inflating the status of your little wanna be big time home game.

Anybody with real money is not gonna give two shits about you winning $520, unless you're just a complete nit ass or a hit and run donk, which to me sounds like the latter. You left after 5 hours and tipped a shitty $14 on a $520 win? That's not even 3 percent jackass! I've left many a home games up or down way less and still tossed $40 on the table for the dude's wife or girlfriend host who made us sandwiches and snacks and had a fridge full of domestic, craft and imported beers.

You're clearly out of your league here and said so with your broke dik fuk statement of "I'm not rich and I play poker to make money long term, not for enjoyment" You don't have a clue about proper poker etiquette for a host or home game and at the bare minimum should have tipped $50, which is about 10 percent.

Not hard to see why they don't want your tight wad ass back. You're unemployed, bitch'in about your rent, and obviously don't have the money, class or style to sit with these so called "millionaires".

And by the way, that whole red of black flipping at the end of the night, is another dick move. Guy is already probably down, maybe pissed the cards didn't fall his way and you lure him your bullshit quickie move. Yeah, it could've gone his way, but it didn't, which makes you look like even more of a dick.

Says the guy who can't donate $100 to a charity. You wrote all that to make me upset but it just made me laugh at how hard you tried.