Bets are services to the winner

"As you can see there are no chips in this game. And the stakes are not money. You will bet actions or services to the winner if you should lose. For example a first bet could be to give the winner a neck and shoulder massage for one minute. To raise you obviously must bet something more for example five minutes of the same or one minute of full backside massage. I will be the judge of what bet is to be considered a higher bet than another. The game is poker. You will be given five cards, that is the hand you play. You will not be able to get new cards. " That man was obviously the game leader, no mask. "Any questions?"

"When are the services to be provided?" I asked.

"When the game ends. If you enter at least one bet, and lose, you are out. When there is only one player left the game ends. The smaller services will be provided inside this room directly after the end. The more extensive will be provided either in the House at a location suited for the service at hand, or if the winner and the loser agrees, outside the House when and where you agree. Any more questions, or shall we begin?"

No one spoke. The cards were dealt. I slowly looked at mine. Wow to pairs, aces and sevens. Must be a good hand in this game.

"Player one, do you wish to make a bet?"

Player one was me. "Yes I bet...