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Optimizing poker sessions is an important piece of the puzzle for any serious poker players. This is especially true if you play multiple tables at the same time. Luckily, there is really good table management software available to online players.

The best table management software out there is Table Tamer. It allows you to set up hotkeys, arrange your table, and automate any common task that you want. This saves you time and energy and allows you to focus on the most important thing: making good poker decisions.

Now, let’s cover a bit more info so that you can make an informed choice about whether this software is for you.

What Is Table Management Software?

Table management software programs have multiple helpful features including:

  • Pre-set slots for your poker tables
  • The ability to set up hotkeys for every action
  • Pre-defined bet sizings for every street
  • Automation of poker site functions

The software that I have used for years and highly recommend is Table Tamer.

What Is Table Tamer?

I have used Table Tamer for a decade and can’t see myself ever changing to another product. It does everything I want it to, has great support, and is constantly being updated and improved.

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Table Tamer is a fully customizable software program that allows players to pre-set hotkey as well as automate a lot of the mundane clicks that must be performed in a standard poker session. It will automatically arrange your tables into a nice grid, allow you to set hotkeys for all poker actions, automatically buy into tables, and can even convert currency to big blinds on many poker sites.

The software works on just about every poker site in the world and, if it doesn’t, you can setup it up as a “custom” site and make it work with a few extra setup steps. You can even play across multiple sites at the same time and all of the hotkeys will be the same on each site.

Additional Features

Perhaps the most awesome thing about Table Tamer is the ability to “stack and tile,” which means that all of your tables stay in one neat stack until it is time for your action. When the action is on you, the table populates into a grid and either remains there until the hand is over or goes back into the stack upon each action. It’s up to you how it functions. Using this feature, I have played 40+ cash game tables at the same time back when I used to “chase” the beast on the Winning Poker Network.

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Another cool feature is a built-in HUD which can show everyone at the table’s big blinds, the pot odds, the SPR, and more.

Table Tamer Tutorial

Here is a video tutorial that I made awhile back that should give you a good idea of how Table Tamer works.

How Much Does Table Tamer Cost?

Premium Monthly ($19.95)Premium Annual ($179.95)Regular Monthly ($12.95)Free
Cash Game StakesUnlimitedUnlimitedUp to $0.25 / $0.50Up to $0.05 / $0.10
MTT / SNG StakesUnlimitedUnlimitedUp to $15Not supported
Custom Bet HotkeysYesYesYesYes
Layouts and Layout HotkeysYesYesYesYes
Predefined Bet SizesYesYesYesYes
Currency to BBYesYesYesNo

Table Tamer FAQ

How many computers can Table Tamer be installed on?
Table Tamer can be installed on two computers but can only be run on one computer at a time.
What is the refund policy for Table Tamer?
There will be no refunds on monthly payments. However, you have 15 days to ask for a full refund on an annual payment.
Is the subscription recurring?
Yes. You will be billed automatically immediately after your plan runs out. If you do not want the subscription to renew, you may cancel your plan at any time you like.
What is the trial?
For the trial, you get 15 days with access to all of Table Tamer’s functions. Once your trial expires it will switch to the free plan after.
What is the free plan?
After the trial is over, you will be switched to the free plan. The free plan will only work on cash tables at stakes up to 10NL.
I paid for TT, but it still says I am free mode. What should I do?
When this happens, you are probably logged in with a different account than the one you used to pay. Simply go to Settings/Program, and log out. Then login with the correct account. If this does not work, contact support.
How do I switch my plan?
When upgrading from the Premium Monthly plan to the Premium Annual plan, just cancel your plan and then allow it expire. Then, simply sign up to the Premium Annual plan. If you would like to upgrade or downgrade to a different plan, please contact support.
Ashley AdamsKen Tilden

You can build your DIY poker table with just some plywood, foam, and felt. But it's not as easy as that; there's more to it. Building your own poker table encompasses a lot, so read this before you get going, as we bring you the do-it-yourself guide to building your own poker table.

There are many poker supply companies that will sell you a poker table. They come in just about every price range; from a $100 portable folding felt top that can fit onto an existing table, to a high-quality casino style private table with a wooden pedestal costing $2,500 or more.

At the same time, one might think that you could make your own poker table, and perhaps save a considerable amount in the process. Today, we bring you a step-by-step story on how to make your own poker table by experienced poker player Ken Tilden.

What Tools and Materials Do You Need to Build Your Own Poker Table?

To build your own poker table, you need several materials. For a DIY poker table, you'll need to be able to read plans, have some basic carpentry skills, and also to be able to handle upholstering.

Tools

  • a skill/circular saw
  • a staple gun
  • a drill with Phillips-head/crosshead and socket for screws and lag bolts
  • hammer
  • utility knife
  • scissors

Materials

  • two sheets of 3/4' plywood
  • carpenter's glue
  • set of folding legs
  • speed felt
  • 1' foam
  • vinyl/leather
  • 1' drywall screws
  • 1' lag bolts for legs
  • staples

Step 1: Prepare; Build a Plan, and Decide on Your Measurements

Due to the size of my room, I was unable to build a full 8' (2.43 meters) table (8'4' (2.54 m) with the overage). Hence I cut down the plan and decided to build a 6'10' table (2.08 m).

Folding legs make for easy storage.

The dimensions of the table, then, are 82' (208 cm) long by 44' (112 cm) wide with a height of 30' (76 cm). Folding legs make for easy storage.

The end-to-end playing surface is 6'2', plus 8' overhang for the rail at each end (2' on table and 2' off the table), again adding up to 6'10' (208 cm).

The table width playing surface is 36' or 3'. Again adding the 8' total overhang, making the total width of the playing surface 3'8' (112 cm).

Here are a few diagrams I used to illustrate the dimensions. The first three show my changes to accommodate the shorter table.

Step 2: Construction of the Poker Table Itself

  1. Cut the plywood to the proper size of your envisioned table (from the first piece of plywood).

  2. Cut the top and bottom rail sections (from the second piece of plywood).

  3. After cutting the rail sections, center it, and attach the smaller remaining oval piece of plywood to the bottom of the first piece of plywood (the table top) using carpenter's glue and one-inch drywall screws. Adding the remaining plywood to the bottom gives the table more stability and strength.

  4. Center and attach the folding legs to the bottom of the table. After the legs are attached, stand the table upright.

  5. Apply carpenter's glue to the top of the table and install the 1' foam. Take a break while the glue sets so the felt won't move.

  6. Center and attach the bottom of the rail to the top of the rail as in Rail Diagram A, again using carpenter's glue and one-inch drywall screws. Put to one side for upholstery later.

  7. Check and make sure the table top felt is secure and doesn't move. Now it's time to install the speed felt.

  8. Center the speed felt. With a staple gun in hand, start in the middle of the table along the edge of one side and apply 3-4 staples about 1' apart. Go to the other side, stretch the felt firm and straight and again apply 3-4 staples about 1' apart. Then go from side to side firming and straightening and applying staples.

    NOTE: Do not staple on top of the table: staple on the edges only.

Step 3: Upholstering the Rail With Vinyl

That's it for the table. Next is the hard part; upholstering the padded rail with vinyl. To be honest, I couldn't do it. I ended up bringing the rail to a professional upholsterer who completed this task for $150. Even so, I'll describe how you upholster the rail.

  1. The first step to adding the vinyl is precisely the same as upholstering the poker table top. Just stretch the vinyl tight and get it stapled on all sides.

    If this is your first poker table, you may want to hold off trimming the extra vinyl until the inside is also completed. Once the outside is done, you should have something that resembles a large drum.

  2. You then want to cut the vinyl down the middle and in a star pattern on each end (see the figure below).

  3. Now that you have the vinyl cut, the sides are extremely easy to get out of the way. Make sure that you pull the vinyl as hard as you can when you're putting the staples in. If you finish this step and your forearms aren't sore, your poker table rail probably could have been better.

    When you start on the ends of the table, you'll find that you'll probably have to continue to make these cuts to get the vinyl to wrap around the inner curve of the padded rail. Just make sure that you don't cut too close to the rail or you may end up with a tear in the vinyl that's showing on the finished poker table.

  4. When you finish stapling the inside of the rail, you can pound all the staples in as you did before and cut off all of the extra vinyl.

    Before you cut the extra vinyl, make sure that you don't have any large creases or wrinkles in the rail.

Now that you have the playing surface and the padded rail finished, it is time to put them together, and your own custom poker table is done.

What Does it Cost to Build Your Own Poker Table?

Breaking down the approximate cost of building your own poker table, here's what I ended up spending (including paying an upholsterer to help):

ItemCost
Two pieces 3/4' 4' x 8' CDX plywood$80
Carpenter's glue, three 8 oz. bottles ($5 each)$15
Folding legs$40
Speed felt$50
Piece of 1' foam$25
Vinyl$25
Miscellaneous parts$25
Having professional upholster padded rail with vinyl$150
TOTAL$410

Conclusion

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To sum up, if you want to take on the task of building your own poker table, you should be knowledgeable in carpentry and the use of tools. And, of course, you should have those tools. You should be knowledgeable in upholstery, and you should have an area in which to do all the work.

Depending on the style of table you want, it might well be easier and cheaper for you to buy a table online from a company like Gorilla Gaming.

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Making a home poker table may seem like a fun project for someone or a small group of people who are at least moderately comfortable assembling simple furniture. However, it's a lot of work and may involve some tasks that even a reasonably handy person will not be able to easily complete.

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