Between colleagues, we organise a maximum of parties between us and we like to share a number of events together, everyone brings something different by their culture and their personality. We are working in a centre which organises a number of internet conferences through the world. It is a way for them to save money by not travelling around the world for meeting. Anyway, every week, someone organises a party or something such as a cinema, a restaurant, an attraction park. This week, I decided to invite everyone at a poker night. There is no obligation and if you don’t want to come because you have something else, it is ok but when you live a big city such as London, it is important to see some people because it is quite easy to feel lonely in London. So, I have sent an invitation through facebook and I have already received 15 positive answers.

I have however a little problem, I have to receive 15 person but my house is not big enough for that. I am sharing a house with 3 other flatmates and we have just a little living room. But on the other hand, I know exactly how I will organise my poker night.

If someone wants to get involved in this tournament, the person has to give £5 for the fees. If everyone participates, we will get £75. So, the amount will be share between the first and the second winner. The winner will get £50 and the second £25. It is not so bad.

Then, after that, people arrive somewhere (I’m still working on it). Then three tables will be available with a minimum of 5 players on it. I am expecting 7 players on every table. It would be possible to rebuy-in before the break but after it, it won’t be able to rebuy-in.

I have my three tables, a break will be organised after an hour of game. After the break, everyone can come back and get some more chips; like that no one is disappointed. Every 15 minutes, the blind goes up to eliminate some players, I don’t want to play forever. Then, after that, when it left just 4 players to a table, I move them to another one and until to get the final table. Oh I forgot to tell you that I want everyone dressed up for the night. A dealer for the final table will be designated.

Finally, during the final table, players have to fight for the big blind. I will leave voluntarily the envelop with the money on the table to motivate people to win it. After the elimination of 6 players, will take place the face to face. I will swap their chips in real money to get something more realistic. The game is over when one of the players wins the tournament and he is the only one to have money.

At the same time, people could drink and have fun during the night, a buffet would be available.