Tourney Number of orbits per 20min round (1 Viewer)

[ngmcs8203]

It has been over a decade since I last hosted a tournament and was wondering on my commute this morning… if the average live game deals about 20-25 hands per hour, does that mean we will barely get through an orbit every round in a self dealt NLHE tournament?

I have to imagine in a tournament with 8max per table we will see at least one orbit. At least I hope so.

 

[BGinGA]

Figure 2 minutes per tournament NLHE hand on average. 20-minute levels should be adequate for 8 players to see a full orbit per blind level.

 

[grebe]

Lol @ a self dealt home game getting 25 hands per hour in.

 

[ngmcs8203]

Lol @ a self dealt home game getting 25 hands per hour in.

 

[CraigT78]

Lol @ a self dealt home game getting 25 hands per hour in.

15 tops.

 

[Colquhoun]

I think 1 hand every 2 minutes is under optimal conditions…players that are attentive, with minimal socializing and are experienced enough to keep it moving.
However, I think many home games have plenty of minor distractions and other things that can slow it down.

 

[tooth_doc]

I think 1 hand every 2 minutes is under optimal conditions…players that are attentive, with minimal socializing and are experienced enough to keep it moving.
However, I think many home games have plenty of minor distractions and other things that can slow it down.

We have had dealers pass out during a hand.... that really slows thing down

 

[ngmcs8203]

15 tops.

If tournament hands are lasting 4 min each, I need to find new friends. I'll count the number of hands this time around and see where we land.

 

[CraigT78]

If tournament hands are lasting 4 min each, I need to find new friends. I'll count the number of hands this time around and see where we land.

I'm just saying that when you factor in self dealing, self shuffle, and BSing - I'd be shocked if I averaged more than 15 hands an hour. Never bothered to count, but now I'm curious.

 

[ngmcs8203]

I'm just saying that when you factor in self dealing, self shuffle, and BSing - I'd be shocked if I averaged more than 15 hands an hour. Never bothered to count, but now I'm curious.

Yea, I assume it will be slow but thought maybe shuffle behind would help at least with the shuffle delays.

 

[JP1984]

Lol @ a self dealt home game getting 25 hands per hour in.

We got 26 hands in per hour self dealing at our last home game. 2 dedicated dealers (both ex casino dealers) plus me handling the pots. Was tiring but great to see so many hands.

EDIT - This was cash, not tournament, as you were...

 

[RagingAZN]

We played 10-handed last week with half newbies, half experienced players, lots of chit-chat and BS-ing. We were getting about 18-20 hands per hour. It of course sped up as the newbies got knocked out but I think in a self-dealt homegame 20 hands per hour is about right.

We use two decks, BB shuffle.

 

[allforcharity]

I figure 20 hands per hour average, given all the tanking, whining, swearing, joke-telling, comments on the Spotify list, etc.

 

[RocAFella1]

Lol @ a self dealt home game getting 25 hands per hour in.

Have you seen me deal?

 

[CraigT78]

comments on the Spotify

It amazes me how much a poker player can bitch about a Spotify playlist. I use @inca911 poker playlist. My response to the complainer "It's got 54 hours of music, you don't like this song, wait 3 minutes"

 

[ngmcs8203]

It amazes me how much a poker player can bitch about a Spotify playlist. I use @inca911 poker playlist. My response to the complainer "It's got 54 hours of music, you don't like this song, wait 3 minutes"

Got a link?

 

[CraigT78]

Got a link?

 

[ngmcs8203]

I was ready to rag on the playlist. This is a great list.

 

[CraigT78]

I was ready to rag on the playlist. This is a great list.

It's fantastic. Screw the haters.

 

[inca911]

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you like it. Cull and add requests are welcomed! I’m always tweaking the mix….

 

[tooth_doc]

Here's my playlist. The ultimate playlist (but I'm biased). And OH BOY to I catch hell

 

[detroitdad]

4 hands if we are playing Archie. We haven't played NLHE is a decade, so I can't help you there.

 

[abby99]

4 hands if we are playing Archie. We haven't played NLHE is a decade, so I can't help you there.

What's NLHE? Sounds vaguely familiar.

 

[detroitdad]

What's NLHE? Sounds vaguely familiar.

I had a guy call an orbit it of it in our DC game last weekend. We played 7 hands in 7 minutes. It was fine. I think he needed a break after "Kill Scarney".

 

[ngmcs8203]

Haha. I can only imagine “ok fellas. I know it’s been 15 years since you last played poker so let’s start out with 2-7 scooby dooby pick a seat and let’s boogie’ any questions? Refer to this card.” Lol

 

[ValueTown]

I never counted, but will next home game. I use two decks and try to keep it going since conversations and drinking tend to slow the game down.

 

[ngmcs8203]

Played 7 hours yesterday and was too drunk to count how many hands per orbit/round. We probably got through 10-15 at most because I never dealt more than two hands and in a single round.

 

[ngmcs8203]

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you like it. Cull and add requests are welcomed! I’m always tweaking the mix….

Also that playlist had everyone complimenting it. Very eclectic and not a single negative comment.

 

[upNdown]

Gonna give this one a go

 

[upNdown]

That playlist is really good. Thanks!