One of the first choices when you buy a poker table is the shape. Round and oval tables both work great at home, but they fit different rooms and different games. Here is how to choose.
Round poker tables
- Players: usually 6 to 8.
- Size: about 48 to 60 inches across.
- Best for: smaller rooms, dining rooms and casual games with friends. Everyone can reach the middle of the table easily.
- Bonus: many round tables have a dining top, so the table can be used every day.
Examples: the BBO Ginza (55 inches, LED lights, seats 8) and the RAM Prohibition 60" Round Poker Table.
Oval poker tables
- Players: usually 8 to 10.
- Size: about 84 to 96 inches long.
- Best for: bigger home games, tournaments and dedicated game rooms. It looks like the tables you see on TV.
Examples: the BBO Stratton, the BBO Elite Alpha and the BBO Aces Pro folding table.
How much room do you need?
Plan for about 3 feet of space behind each chair. A round 55-inch table fits in a room of about 11 x 11 feet. A 92 to 96-inch oval table needs about 15 x 11 feet.
Quick answer
- 6 to 8 players, smaller room or dining room: round.
- 8 to 10 players, game room or basement: oval.
- 10 players plus a dealer: read our guide Dealer Poker Tables.
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