Poker DIY

Written by Nigel

I can’t remember exactly when the idea of DIY became popular but there is no doubt that all over the world, people are relishing the idea of doing things themselves.  It is thus no surprise that even Poker would have its own DIY.  What is this about really?

Ok imagine you setting up your own poker league.  You and your friends thought that it would be a great way to meet people and have nights full of poker fun.  Maybe there is some money involved and that makes your league all the more exciting.  In the beginning, it is just small and you have no problems monitoring everything.  Yet as time passes by, it seems that more and more people are getting into poker and your league just seems to expand at such a rapid pace.  You are now finding it hard to manage your league.  What do you do?

Get Poker DIY, a poker league management software.  According to Rodney Joyce, the founder of Poker DIY, “PokerDIY solves the problem by offering a complete online poker league management solution with poker game scheduling, league scoreboards and all the ingredients you would expect from a social network dedicated to poker players. Today we upped the ante by allowing poker league hosts to publish their tourney results directly from the well-known desktop poker game management software, The Tournament Director”.

If you are already using the Tournament Director, then chances are you have a clear idea of what I am talking about – this is merely taking things one step further.  For those who are still unclear, go to PokerDIY and see for yourselves.

All About Poker Chips

Written by Nigel

Ahh, the sound of poker chips clinking against each other…that sound is perhaps one of the most pleasant sounds that a poker nut can ever hear.  Imagine not being able to hear that sound for a long period of time – it would drive me crazy!  That is why I suggest, if you are thinking of hosting games at home, that you buy a really nice set of poker chips.

There are so many kinds of poker chips that you can buy out there.  You only have to take your pick.  A chip by any other name… - NOT!  Poker chips are made of different materials.  You can have those cheap plastic ones for almost nothing or you can shell out a little more money by getting casino-grade chips.  Plastic chips are quite convenient to acquire but they are so light it feels different when you play with them.  More importantly, they DO NOT make the sound!  On the other hand, clay chips or composite chips give you a better feel of the game.  From the weight to the sound and the looks – they simply are better.

Then of course you have to decide on the set of poker chips that you are going to buy.  That is, should you get the 300-chip set or the 500-chip set?  It really depends on how many players you are planning on having.  I would say that the latter would be your best bet though.  It’s always better to have something extra.  Oh, did I mention that clay/composite chips come in these really cool cases?  You should really get a set for yourself!

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Poker Tables

Written by Nigel

A poker table is perhaps one of the most well-loved piece of equipment for a card game.  You might be surprised to find out just how much love and effort has gone into the making of a poker table.  Finding the right poker table for you is not really a hard thing.  What you must first consider is how many players are going to be using it?  Poker can be played by anywhere from 2 to 10 players.  If you want the full-size table then go ahead.  Just make sure that you know what you want before anything else.

After determining the size, you can now think about the shape.  Oval?  Rectangular?  Circular? Octagonal?  Poker tables can be had in any shape, really.  So take your pick and then head on out to the store.  You have two choices really, one is to buy a ready made poker table and the other is to make your own.

Now, if your size and shape requirements are not too much out of the ordinary, I am sure you will find it easier to just go out and get a ready made one.  This might cost you a little bit more than the second option, though.  As for making your own table, get your specs ready and go to the hardware store.  Table plans and instructions can actually be found on the net, it just takes a little bit of research.  If you want something customized but you don’t have the skill to build a table, then have one custom made – and be ready to pay for it too!

Poker Equipment

Written by Nigel

Though poker is one of the most popular online games – if not the most popular – the fact remains that there is nothing like playing poker for real, off line.  The ambiance, the feel of the cards, the clink of the chips, the conversation – all this and more add up to the experience as a whole.  Ask any poker player and he will tell you that this is so.

So what do you need to play poker at home?  Common sense would tell you three basic things – a table, cards, and chips.  Poker tables come in all shapes and sizes.  You can even make use of your dinner table and just get an overlay.  Cards are easy to get by.  You can get a good deck from any hobby shop.  As for chips, you can go with the cheap plastic ones or you can be a little loose with your money and buy clay ones.  There is a wide variety of poker chips available both online and in sports and gaming shops.

In choosing the equipment you need for your little home game, you would have to pick from a lot of choices.  These three things actually warrant separate posts – especially the table and the chips.  For now, let us say that anyone who wants to start a home game can do so without so much of a hassle.  If I were you, I would start hustling up some plans of getting several friends together.  That would probably take a little more planning than getting your poker equipment together.