7 Reasons Why You Need A Dealer At Your Next Home Poker Game

It’s time to get social- you’ve busted out the poker chips, freshened up a few decks of cards, and brought up the green felt from the den. You’ve invited all your friends, and everyone’s excited to attend your home poker game. 

This is a night of fun- for everyone. Including YOU! So why spend the night trapped as the dealer? In between the laughs and the stories, the drinks and the toasts, do you want to be the one babysitting everybody?

Didn’t think so. There are tons of benefits to hiring a dealer for your next home game. Here are 7 of the best:

A dealer knows the game inside and out.

Not that you don’t- but if you’ve ever been to a home poker game, you know that sometimes attendees have their own ideas about the rules. A dealer will keep players from shooting angles, ensure fair play, and keep the focus on fun for you and your guests.

A dealer shuffles better than your buddy, Drunk Joe.

It’s true. I’m sure your friend knows how to deal, but let’s face it- a dealer practices his craft professionally. The cards will come out quicker, the shuffle will be better, and neither you nor your friends will need to play ante police. That’s what the is dealer for!

It’s poker, not monopoly- let the dealer play banker.

Don’t you hate having to divide the pot every time two players tie, or go all-in? I hate that! It can get so confusing! Let the dealer handle the confusing chip math- this is YOUR home poker night. Focus on the math in your strategy.

Professional dealers will make your event feel more “real”.

I’m not implying that your game will be “fake” if you don’t hire a dealer, but think about it. At the WSOP, do the players draw straws to pick a dealer? What about on the EPT circuit? How about the Party Poker Millions? Didn’t think so! Hiring a dealer adds to the professional feel of your event. Sunglasses not included!

My friends INSIST that I hire our favorite dealer, EVERY time we play!

Our dealer Gustav added so much to our game, that he’s become a cornerstone of our Friday poker night. He’s always telling us incredible stories about crazy casino patrons, cruise ship blunders, and home game mishaps that leave us crippled with laughter! Gus makes sure our game is never boring.

Hire a HOT dealer- everyone wins!

Planning a night of poker with the girls? Hiring a stud of a dealer will leave your friends going ga-ga. Take advantage of their distraction by winning all their money, or join in the shameless staring! Hosting a guys poker night? There are plenty of hot female dealers out there- your friends will love you forever!

It’s worth it! You’ll spend more going to a movie as a group than you’ll spend on a dealer.

Think of all the money you’d waste on pints at the pub- there is no way a dealer will ever cost you that much! For a night of carefree cards with your friends, a dealer is the best investment you could ever make!