The Table
First of all to host a poker game at home you must have a poker table. There are many sorts of poker tables available to you. You must then decide what is suitable to the game you want to run. Make sure that you have a table with the correct amount of seats or you may end up leaving somebody out that you have already invited.
It is also good to look at the quality of the felt of a table, because this will insure a good feel to the deal and with also improve the look of the table, as well as coasters are nice to have around the edge of the table and a soft cushion to lean against while playing.
Food and Drinks
A lot of home poker games also provide food and drinks for the folks that are coming over to play. Since you will be sitting in the same places for an entire evening, then having some munchies and refreshments are what you will need.
Providing soda is generally a good idea, if someone would like an alcoholic beverage than it is probably best if they were to bring something that may or may not be provided.
There are so many recipes for good poker food, just like the Super Bowl having good food to munch on will be a big hit with the guys. So on this last subject stay tuned for a new segment that will be totally and completely dedicated to the food of home poker games, easy to prepare and tasty and delectable.