From my NL cash game last night...

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That's horrific. Losing $1200 to ducks would have me crying like a baby. Also, sounds like a VERY serious and interesting home game. Nice touch on having an actual dealer.

I'm curious about a home game of that scope. Mine are very casual, an excuse to get together and drink some beers. My "real" poker is played online or in my local card room, though even that is nowhere near the level you are playing at.

So ... Are strangers welcome to play, or this a core group of guys who did this every week? What is buy-in? Are you raking it in or breaking even?