My mom funds this. In my early 20s, she used it as a way to give my sister and me some extra cash for pizza at college. Nowadays, especially with how many people come to Easter, she's good at keeping the winnings down to a few dollars per person. A great option: Have a small buy-in. This post has been viral for years and many people have said their family created an Easter kitty: everyone puts in $5 to play.