What are some established norms to request from a bar /game site when proposing a new poker night with them ?
costs, fees, prizes- locally believed to be $100, $200 per night as state limits ( minn. )
thanks.
Hi Sled. Prizes are easy... follow the law. Inquire with the state gaming commission, local police/sheriff, the local city/county attorney, and a personal attorney. And just because you see some organization awarding prizes at one venue, don't assume that's legal.. make sure. In some states gambling is defined as wagering cash or something of value AND/OR winning cash or something of value.... so you could easily find yourself on the wrong side of the law by charging nothing but giving away something of value even if the player has not wagered anything. Gaming laws have to be respected and they're usually interpreted tightly, especially in locations where the activity is openly visible.
As for what to charge, that's obviously a negotiation but just for bringing in the supplies and running the event I've heard everything from $20 to $50 per table. Just logically if you figure your average player might consume X dollars of drink and food over the course of a night, and you have 7 or 8 players at a table, what percent of that might the venue be willing to return to you for bringing in the business? That's the way the venue evaluates it. Also keep in mind alot of players at these type events are low-budget, they may just sip a bottle of water or a couple cokes all night so you have to take that into consideration also.