The poker night checklist

Before · During · After

Before (the week of)

  • Confirm players + start time
  • Set buy-in and format (cash / tournament)
  • Pick blind structure
  • Chip distribution worked out (pokerpall.com/chip-calculator)
  • Rebuy rules agreed in the group chat
  • Snacks / drinks assigned
  • Table + enough chairs
  • Two decks, cut card

During

  • Chips banked as people buy in
  • Blind timer running
  • Every rebuy recorded when it happens
  • Late joiners: stack + missed-blind rule agreed

After

  • Final stacks counted per player
  • Nets checked - must sum to zero
  • Settlement worked out (who pays who)
  • Results shared to the group chat
  • Float / bank squared away