If you’re planning on having some friends over for a poker night, you and your buddies can be in for a very fun time. The success of the big night, however, will depend on how well you plan the event. On the surface, you’re just planning a card game for you and some friends. While the cards and the poker chips might be the most important elements, several other aspects can take your event to the next level. If you want to improve the whole experience for everybody, there are some things that you should consider.
As discussed, the most critical part of your setup will be the poker chips and at least two decks of cards. Obviously, you won’t be able to play poker without these two elements. You’ll also need a quality poker table that can seat all of your guests. Aside from this, however, there are some other elements such as the rules, food, and alcohol that you might want to consider.
Here’s How To Throw The Best Poker Night
Before the big night, you’ll want to decide on what kind of poker game you’re going to play. Depending on the skills and knowledge of your guests, you’ll want to plan the game, style of play, and any house rules. Once you nail down these key elements of your night, you can focus on all of the other details that will make the night a hit.
Your poker night will need to have something for everyone so that all will enjoy the evening. No matter if you’re a rookie or a veteran poker night host, there are a few tips that will make your party a hit. Let’s take a look at some things that you will need to throw the best poker night.
Food and Drink
Poker night beverages will be some of the most popular items. Knowing your guests and what they like to drink will be the key to planning. Beverages for poker night typically feature beer and whiskey. You might consider having some of the best Vodka brands available alongside the other drink offerings to elevate your event. There are so many vodka cocktails that the possibilities are almost endless. Additionally, you can try some different flavors of vodkas to have some diversity. You will also want to consider those that may not drink and have some artesian water and other non-alcoholic beverages.
The food you choose for poker night can make or break your event. There are several foods that are traditional poker night staples, such as chips and dip. You’ll want to have plenty of these snakes around. However, if you want to take your poker game to the next level, you can set out a buffet server. Hot dishes such as meatballs can go perfectly on your buffet spread. Well-fed poker players will be happy guests!
Cigars
Perhaps nothing screams poker night more than some premium cigars. Even if they’re not all smokers, your buddies will appreciate the gesture and novelty of having cigars available for personal consumption. If you don’t know much about tobacco products and cigars, you’ll want to do some research. Cigar smokers are usually either very selective smokers or don’t care about the brand. Figure out a good quality cigar that will work for your group and have a few available. You can look at a site like BluegrassTobacco.com for options and suggestions.
Hosting a poker night can be a fun experience. The next time that you are going to have some friends over for a great night of Texas Hold ‘Em, you’ll want to make sure that you consider things like food, beverages, vodka, and great cigars. With the right planning, you can host the best game night with all of your favorite friends.
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