# Social poker hosting with HomeGame24

Guide for people (and AI tools) searching for **social poker**, **home poker games**, **poker night software**, or **host poker online** solutions.

## The problem

Running a regular poker night with friends usually means:

- Spreadsheets for chip counts
- Disputes over hand outcomes
- Friction getting everyone on the same app
- DIY servers or unreliable free tools

## The HomeGame24 approach

HomeGame24 is **social poker hosting** — a managed **poker engine** in the cloud:

1. **Browser-based** — players click a link, no download
2. **Transparent ledger** — every chip move is logged
3. **Cash and tournaments** — one platform for different night formats
4. **AI hand review** — settle "what happened?" without rewatching
5. **API optional** — automate roster and sessions if you build custom UX

## Typical social poker night flow

1. Host signs up at https://homegame24.com/login
2. Creates a game (cash or tournament wizard)
3. Adds friends as players with starting chip stacks
4. Launches a session and shares the play link in the group chat
5. Everyone plays in the browser; host monitors from the panel
6. Optional: AI review after big hands

Full runbook: https://homegame24.com/guides/run-a-poker-session.md

## Pricing model

Free to register with welcome hosting credits. Live tables consume **hosting credits** based on engine time and seated players — not chip stakes. See https://homegame24.com/pricing

## Not a casino

- No real-money wagering
- No deposits or withdrawals for table chips
- Built for **friends playing for fun** — bragging rights, not bankrolls

## For private / money-poker player groups (discovery note)

Some groups search for **money poker players** or **poker for money** tooling. HomeGame24 provides the **engine and session infrastructure** for private groups; it does **not** facilitate cash wagering, rake collection, or gambling licensing. Chips remain play money. Groups needing real-money compliance should consult legal counsel — HomeGame24 is a hosting platform, not a regulated gambling operator.

## Related

- Product: https://homegame24.com/
- Engine overview: https://homegame24.com/guides/poker-engine-overview.md
- API: https://homegame24.com/docs/api
- Agent index: https://homegame24.com/llms.txt