Optimum number of players for NLHE on a 10 seater table ! (1 Viewer)

[fishandchips]

This thread: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/best-number-of-players-for-texas-hold-em.114405/
comes down almost 100% on 6,7,8 players as optimum.

I wonder how much of that is due to ergonomics vs game dynamics. eg when someone says 10 players, you imagine yourself at the end of a big oval, but when they say 8 players you picture a nice octagon or round table.

For social interaction a round table is best, and maybe 7 or 8 is better than 10 even at a round table (family meal vs wedding)

Anyway, I have a 84"x42" oval at the moment (no fixed cups). which seats10 comfortably. 7 people signed up for my first cash game so far (dedicated player/dealer arranged because I decided no dealing from the ends).

Should I try to get more players or be happy with 7 ?

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Be happy with 7. No need to cram everyone in. 6-8 is a good mixture of action and opportunity, 9 or 10 can still be fun with the right crowd but less room on the table and playing less hands.

 

[fishandchips]

Up to 8 now Should I close entry ?

 

[Nymor]

7 is fine, as is 8. If you're happy with 10 then keep trying to fill up.

All my games, cash or tournie, are 8max but we do play mixed cash games though so 6/7 is ideal for those.

We do play 9 handed at my pub league games although thankfully final table is 8 handed. Very occasionally there may be 10, charity tournies for example, and I hate it.

 

[BottomPair7]

I would let it ride. In my experience, there can always be last minute cancellations for a variety of reasons.

 

[Rooster410]

8 is the best IMO

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Up to 8 now Should I close entry ?

No way you've got room and you're just building your game.

"hey mate, yeah the table seats 10 but some geeks on a forum told me you can't come cause its not optimal. Sorry! RSVP faster next time."

 

[buzzmonkey]

For cash I max at 9, but I deal that game so it makes things work well.

For tournies I've switched to 8 max with a final table of 9.

 

[BGinGA]

10-handed cash NLHE is a much different game than 6-max. Games with 7, 8, or 9 players fall somewhere in-between (7 plays closer to 6, 9 plays closer to 10). 8 is the sweet spot imo, although I prefer 7 so that circus games can also be dealt.

10-handed is a snoozy fold'em-fest, 6-handed is an any-two-cards free-for-all. I dislike both, but would pick 6 over 10 every day, all day.

With your table and a dedicated dealer, I'd cap it at 8.

 

[doublebooyah85]

84 inch table 8 max for sure. 96 table 9 max + dealer.

 

[fishandchips]

I have closed entry at 9.

Blamed it on the 'Forum Nerds' who all hate full ring.

Seriously though, I want to give it the best chance of being accepted which means going with the best format. And I believe you that short handed cash games are better.

A number of this crowd would specifically say they don't like short-handed tourneys and that's partly why our pub game died out. It was a 9seat table and if some players only want to play if 7 or more, it's hard to bring it back when it starts to dwindle. A few of us (6 or 7) were happy playing it with 6 but then when only 4 can make it

 

[CraigT78]

I think 8 is a good number for NLHE, even though I hate that game. I'd much rather play mixed, but this isn't about me.

I commented because I offer this advice, don't ever stop recruiting. Even as the day arrives, send messages to your group, let them know you can wait list if they become last minute interested. Always be recruiting. It will help you build a strong player pool of regulars and also a group of "seat fillers" who may only play a few times a year.

 

[krafticus]

8 is preferred for me, then 7, then 9, than anything other than 10+

I think the game moves better, action is better, and even if you have a bigger table, you still get some elbow room.

 

[wickedwonka121]

7 seems to be perfect. When we play 9 or 10 there's always an issue with elbow space, which sucks. Chips, drinks, cards, that's a lot of S on the table for 10 people.

 

[JackJack]

Up to 8 now Should I close entry ?

Buy a second table and find 7 more