[Deptheads] Buy-in Events and Payouts

[Strategicon Department Heads]

Believe me, Mark, I wasn't wanting to do it, either. The degree of relief
upon seeing these responses is significant. Knowing now--although I may
have already known and just forgotten--makes my life SO much easier.

Thank you, Eric, for letting me know that this is policy and not just
tradition. Thank you everyone else for humoring my little learning
experience.

Brandon

On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 9:24 PM Strategicon Department Heads <
deptheads at strategicon.net> wrote:

> Message From: Mark Hyman  mkhyman at gmail.com
> This has been SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for a long time.  There
> is still strong prejudice around gambling with cards.  There is no need to
> invite the wrath of any person or government over some minor bullshit
> payout.  I do not want to do it.
>
> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 9:10 PM Strategicon Department Heads <
> deptheads at strategicon.net> wrote:
>
>> Message From: Brandon Weiss  rogue2125 at gmail.com
>> I'd like to tap the group mind for a minute if you're all willing to
>> indulge me. I've had a dilemma of sorts for a while and I'm not entirely
>> certain how to handle it. I also don't know if any other department has
>> this issue but I'd still appreciate the feedback.
>>
>> Collectibles runs many events that have a purchase cost which inevitably
>> goes towards product for the game being played. I have classically denied
>> payouts for *any* tournament with a buy-in so as not to skirt the
>> perception of gambling. Many GMs have asked me why I can't just provide a
>> payout and the above is always my answer.
>>
>> Do I have a stick up my... posterior? Or am I better off playing safe?
>>
>> Brandon
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