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You can play poker almost anywhere<\/a> - but if you want to take your home poker equipment<\/a> to the next level then you really need the proper equipment and a convenient playing surface. The obvious choice is a poker table<\/strong>, but is it realistic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, not everyone has enough space or money for a casino-grade poker table. Yet, there are plenty of other options out there. Here's our guide to poker tables<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Poker Tables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you've decided you want a poker table, you need to decide what sort to get. There's a great variety in the poker tables available on the market <\/strong>today, and not only in quality and cost. Tables vary from the permanent professional poker table down to the flimsy rollable poker mat - with several options in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Poker Tables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When space and cost is no object, a casino-style, custom-made professional poker table is the obvious choice. These are usually oval- or kidney-shaped, measuring around 2.5m long, 1.2m wide and about 0.75 m high. The kidney-shape is just an oval with space cut out for a dealer station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A padded armrest known as the rail runs around the outside of the playing surface, and there is sometimes a second \"racetrack\" border just inside that. LED trims are also popular for that Vegas glow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the top end, the playing surface will be high-quality speed cloth that is spill- and stain-resistant, and the legs will be made from hardwood. You can even get RFID-enabled tables to track everyone's hole cards for broadcast. And some come with dining attachments so you can convert your poker table into a dining table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A professional poker table won't come cheap<\/strong>, especially if its custom-made - look to budget between $500-$10,0000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foldable Poker Tables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone has the space for a permanent poker table, and collapsible poker tables offer a great alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although collapsible tables might bring to mind the old-school square card table with folding legs that your grandma might use, you can find high-quality foldable poker tables that look the part but can be easily stored<\/strong>. Sometimes it's just the legs that fold away, but there are also collapsible tables where the table top folds up too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightweight Poker Tables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not all collapsible poker tables are made equally. At the top end you have tables that are very similar to the permanent poker table, only they can be folded away. At the other end you have lightweight foldable tables that are flimsy and have stability issues. Not ideal for big games with a lot of players!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheaper foldable tables do not tend to last long, often sagging within a year or so. <\/strong>You get what you pay for so, be careful when buying a seeming bargain. Of course, if you just want a table that's light and easy to transport, then it might be what you're looking for.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dimensions of Poker Tables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Poker tables come in all shapes and sizes. The traditional shape is the oval table (and the kidney-shaped variant with the dealer station) - but you will also see round and octagonal tables too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size of poker table you need is dictated by how many players you need it to fit. <\/strong>When it comes to poker, the more elbow room is better - but not so much that you can't talk or deal to each other! Realistically you will need around 60cm per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Players<\/th>Width<\/th>Depth<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2<\/td>50cm<\/td>75cm<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>150cm<\/td>100cm<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>225cm<\/td>120cm<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>250cm<\/td>120cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Recommended poker table sizes for a specific number of players, in centimeters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Oval poker tables have four sides - two long edges and two short ends - and this means that as a rough rule of thumb, you can take the length of an oval poker table and divide it by 25 to give you the number of players it will comfortably sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average casino poker table is around 250cm long, and they are designed to fit nine or ten players, with space for a dealer too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also need to consider the width, because you need room for the hole cards, the chips and the community cards - as well as enough leg room. The average casino table is around 120cm wide, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shapes of Poker Tables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The different poker table shapes all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at each in turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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