by Jim James | Mar 13, 2022
Typical card table dimensions are 48 inches (122 cm) in diameter for circular tables, 36 x 36 inches (91 x 91 cm) for square tables, and 44 x 92 inches (111.2 x 233.7 cm) for rectangular tables. Oval tables are typically 48 inches (122 cm) and octagonal tables 42...
by Jim James | Mar 8, 2020
Usually, most people learn what a straddle is during the first time they play at a casino. You are sitting there ready to play a “normal” Texas Hold’em hand and someone shoves chips out under the gun before the cards are even dealt. What the heck...
by Jim James | Mar 7, 2020
Whether you are thinking about building a poker table or are just curious about what they are made of, you have come to the right place. I have played on every different type of table imaginable and witnessed them being built many times. So, I put together a detailed...
by Jim James | Jan 18, 2020
I have often wondered if anyone ever plays poker with multiple decks of cards. If it is a viable way of playing, what are the rules and hand rankings? I did some research on playing poker with more than one deck, and this is what I found out. Can poker be played with...
by Jim James | Feb 22, 2019
The tracking of poker opponents has become widespread over the past dozen or so years. The legality of poker heads-up-displays (HUDs) has been debated quite frequently during that period. I have played on just about every poker site and used hundreds of different HUDs...
by Jim James | Feb 17, 2019
Occasionally, someone will ask me if Poker and Texas Hold’em are the same thing. I’ve been a professional poker player for years and am happy to explain the differences between various card games. What is the difference between Poker and Texas...
by Jim James | Feb 14, 2019
Recently, a friend who does not play poker asked me what rake is. I have been playing for years, yet I was still a bit vague on the subject. So, I did some research on the subject in order to find the exact details of how poker rake works. In poker, the rake is how...
by Jim James | Feb 10, 2019
Every cash game poker player strives to move up from micro-stakes to small stakes beyond. I have been playing for over 12 years and can shed some on the various stake levels as well as what it takes to beat them. What is considered small, mid, and high-stakes poker?...
by Jim James | Feb 9, 2019
If you are setting up a poker home game and want to know what each chip is worth and how many to give to each person, you have come to the right place. I have been a poker tournament player for over 10 years and can give you solid answers. The recommended poker chip...
