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Poker table shapes?
I played a home game the other night on a recently completed racetrack table. Nice padded rail, finished racetrack area with built in cup holders, and a padded velveteen playing surface. The only problem is dealing from one end to the other. My question is: What is the best shape for a home poker table?
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Re: Poker table shapes?
I guess I don't understand why the racetrack shape is so popular...
Yeah, it's ideal for a permanent dealer, but how many of us have that? |
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Re: Poker table shapes?
I hear what you're saying, but a lot of the reason I use nice chips is that it feels more like a casino. Heck, the only reason we use <font color="green">green felt</font> is because they do in casinos.
That race-track shape is the way poker tables are supposed to look. I agree that this is a silly reason. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] -Sam |
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I use green felt because then the cards don't slip on the table so much.
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Re: Poker table shapes?
I have a 6' diameter round table. It is ideal for games where the players deal. It has a 4' diameter table surface (felt right now, sometimes velvet), with an 8" racetrack and a padded rail. The only problem I have had is shorter people have a problem scooping pots sometimes, but overall, I love it.
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That, and it can get a bit crowded when you try to get 10+ people at the table
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If you are going to pass the deal around the table the answer is round hands down.
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Actually, there are drink holders and positions for 10 people. It really fits 10 quite comfortably and 11 in a pinch. We had 12 once, but that gets a lot cramped. Also, try playing a 12 handed game....wheeeee!
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Re: Poker table shapes?
I definitely prefer round or octagon since it allows all players to have a reasonable view of all the other players. Being on the flat side of a long table sucks, since you can't really see the others on you same side very well.
It's only good for 8 players (although we did pull of 9 the last time we played), but my friends home-made octagon is perfect. It's about 60" across, has a cedar strip racetrack, cupholders, awesome padded rail, and pool table felt playing surface. |
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Re: Poker table shapes?
Round is best but oval (racetrack style) allows you to cram the most folks into one table.
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