Player really can't afford to play

[scott1]

#2) Just make a rule that the game ends if there's less than 4 people. Before that he's just losing money at poker, but when it's down to the two good players and him he's just getting hammered. Sounds like the other good player will back this up. Just say when it gets down to 3 players that "it's not really poker anymore", or something.

I don't think you can talk to a friend about how he handles his money unless you are really good friends. This way he saves face and you don't feel like you're taking advantage of a friend.