Overcrowded cash game

[dismalstudent99]

I have space for 10 at the table for a cash game that has been going on for the last few weeks. But lately I've been at risk of having 11 or 12 players show up. Obviously it would be great to have the right number of players, but I've been forced to choose whether to err on the side of having too many or too few players.
Also, at this point, I don't think I can "uninvite" any of the (mostly regular) players.

Anyway, I'm thinking of setting up some kind of rotation system and I'd like some feedback.
Currently, my idea for a player on "stand-by" is this: Every X # of hands, the short stack at the table has to sit out, and he is replaced by the person on standby. This continues as long as there's someone waiting. If there are two people on standby, then the two shortest stacks sit out.
I figure this will encourage some people to reload so they can avoid sitting out for X # of hands. Of course, I put a maximum stack amount for reloads, which guarantees there will always be someone short-stacked.

What do you guys think? Any alternative ideas or variations?

-ds

[Jay G]

12 players, I say two tables of 6.

I wouldnt play in a game where I was forced to reload

[Taso]

Agreed.

Although what I would do is just have the 11/12th players wait for someone to bust out.

OR

If you call everyone before the game, ask a few people to come later, that wait there will be room when they get there.

[Jay G]

if people do not rsvp and the table is full, then they must wait.

http://poker.meetup.com/718 is where I make everyone RSVP. it is a great way to communicate games to numerous people. If a poker meetup group does not exist in your area, then start one. Once it gets rolling, you will be suprised how easy it is to find games.

Takes a while to get people used to using the site to rsvp, but once they are used to it, 50-60 player tournaments are easy to fill not to mention full cash games pretty much anytime you want one. "if you post it, they will come"

[ShannonRyu]

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Although what I would do is just have the 11/12th players wait for someone to bust out.

[/ QUOTE ]Yes, and having free beer for them while they wait will pay for itself...

Are you just playing hold'em? If you play anything besides hold'em in your cash game (like we do) than 6-7 players is perfect. We run two tables after our tourneys and it is awesome. Is opening another table an option?

[Javanewt]

In the game I play that is limited to 10, the host sends out an e-mail, and it's first to respond plays. If you aren't there when the cards fly, though, and someone on the wait shows up, you are on the wait.

Seems fair to me.

[Jetboy2]

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In the game I play that is limited to 10, the host sends out an e-mail, and it's first to respond plays. If you aren't there when the cards fly, though, and someone on the wait shows up, you are on the wait.

Seems fair to me.

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What he said, unless you want to start up a second table.

[dcasper70]

You can also do what these two clowns did.

[Lottery Larry]

If you end up with a rotate-out program, I STRONGLY suggest that you occasionally sit out yourself.

Another suggestion is a auto-seat policy, if you institute a FCFS policy instead. If the numbers dictate that late arrivals have to wait for someone to bust out, and they DO wait for a while, they automatically get moved to the top of the list for the next game- a reserved seat.

As long as they arrive within X time of the start, they get to bump whomever is currently playing in their reserved seat. Not the greatest policy in the world, but everyone may not be able to make the first come, first served deadline and this gives them a chance to play occasionally.

As others have said, if there's any way possible to get a 5-6 seat table in another room, go that way and consolidate when people leave. Or, see if another facility is available somewhere?

Good luck, let us know how it turns out.

[AndyInDetroit]

Two tables seems like the easiest and most satisfying solution to me. Lots of guys struggle to get seven players to a table. Consider yourself lucky.