[tigerstrat]

I play a nice $10 tournament of Texas Hold'em every couple of months or so between buddies. I see the fixed amount of money as an inexpensive evening of entertainment with a chance to take in a kitty of $70-80 ... and cheaper than a DSO ticket!

[strumminsix]

That's why I stick to spades, hearts or pinochle and poker just for chips or fun. Me and gambling are like this.

Ever play a game called, "Oh Hell"?

Very fun and you can play with an odd number of people.

[Billbbill]

Yup. That was the abreviated list of card games myself, wife, sister and brother inlaw (sometimes another couple when we go 6 handed and things really get exciting ) play.

Oh hell is absolutely maddening but fun. We'll play that, cribbage, casino and golf as well.

Talk about a cheap night out. Life in the fast lane is a challenge, but someones gotta do it.

And tiger I suppose I exaggerated somewhat as once in a while I'll indulge with small stakes poker as you do, I just never seem to win!