Oval Poker Table

This oval poker table plan has 27 steps and for each step an approximate time frame is given for completing that step. This table is built mainly from plywood and has an armrest and ten cup holders. 

How to Apply Foam, Fabric and Vinyl to a Poker Table

Nice tutorial for applying the foam, fabric and vinyl to a poker table. He built this table from the Maui Poker site which isn't in existance anymore.

Build a Poker Table in 10 Steps

Tutorial for building an inexpensive, fun poker table in 10 easy steps. He built this table for about $150. Not bad!

Poker Terms: Buy-In

The minimum required amount of money it costs to enter a poker game or tournament.


Example: A $4 - $8 fixed limit game might require a player to buy at least $40 worth of chips. This is far less than an average player would expect to play with for any amount of time, but large enough that the player can play a number of hands without buying more without slowing down the game by constantly buying chips.

Build a Casino Quality BlackJack Table

Build a 6' by 3' blackjack table using these instructions. Step by step tutorial for building each piece of the table.

Poker Terms: Float

Calling a bet without a good hand in order to take a pot down later, kind of like a bluff slowplay or a bluff call.


Example: You call suspected continuation bets on the flop in the hopes that the bettor will give up his unimproved AK and check on the turn. You then bet and hopefully take the pot away from the preflop aggressor. We are floating over the other guys flop bet looking for an opportunity to take the pot.

Folding Poker Table

Build a useful and cheap poker table top for $22! And it folds for storage. Awesome!

LCD Poker Table

Here are plans for a LCD poker table. This table has an LCD right in the center of the finished oval poker table.  The LCD helps keep up with game and player statistics and also provides a blind clock.  Instructions for this poker table are in step by step format and easy to follow.

Black Onyx Poker Table

Make this beautiful black onyx poker table with the use of these plans. This project uses a marbleizing kit to achieve the shine and beauty of black onyx. The table is octagon in shape and seats up to eight people.

Poker Terms: Rakeback

Rakeback began in 2004 as a player rewards method. Rakeback is when some online poker sites or their affiliate partners return part of the rake or tournament entries a player pays as an incentive for them to continue playing on that site.


Rakeback in cash games is calculated using one of two methods: dealt and contributed. The dealt method awards the same amount of rakeback to each player dealt into a hand, and the contributed method rewards players based on their actual contribution to the pot. In poker tournaments, rakeback is deducted from cardroom's entry fee. Rakeback can be compared to comps in regular casinos.

Not all online poker rooms offer rakeback. Sites such as Full Tilt Poker, Cake Network and UB.com allow affiliates to offer rakeback as a direct percentage of rake and tournament entries paid back to the players. Other card rooms such as PokerStars, PartyPoker and iPoker are against affiliates giving rakeback. Instead they offer in-house programs that give cash and other rewards to players based upon how much they play.

Twelve Sided Poker Table Plans

This 12 sided poker table has all the anemities a poker table should have - a thick ledge for arm resting and an off-board area for storing chips, drinks, cards.

Poker Table with Optional Wood Cover

Cutting diagrams and materials list are available for download from Woodsmith for building this neat octagonal poker table.

Building a Homemade DIY Poker Table

Another poker table plans site with great pics and tutorial. Also a page of pictures-in-process. Looks like he built this poker table for under $100.

Will's Poker Table

This is a poker table made from instructions on another site, but he added a base and the plans for the base are included here.

Octagonal Poker Table

Lots of step by step instructions plus many photos of building this octagonal poker table. Click on a picture to see a larger pic.

The Rounders Poker Table

Step by step instructions with nice pictures for building this round poker table.

Table Top Poker Table

Here's plans for a table top poker table. Fits right over your current dining table and transforms it into a game table.

Scott's Poker Table - Free Poker Table Plans

Nice tutorial with great pictures for building your own poker table. It's a 10 person Hold 'em poker table.

Building a Pool Table

Step by step instructions from HGTV for building a pool table using MDF making it sturdy and inexpensive. It includes built-in compartments for the rack, cue sticks and billiard ball tray.

Free Pool Table Plans

Here's a challenging but rewarding project - a pool table. This will cost about 1/3 of the price you would pay for one in stores.