E-WSOP

Number of Decks to Use

Hi,

Can you help me? I don’t know how many decks are normally used at the table. Do you think there is a standard for this or else just depends on the number of people seated at the table?

In a certain event at WPT and WSOP on TV just recently, I’ve seen only one deck was used. Please, I need clarity on this one.

Thank you.

Misael

Misael,

Typically each poker table is supplied with two decks of cards. The deck is changed out at the end of each level during a tournament and during a dealer change in cash games. The same two decks are alternated until either the table is no longer being used or they are replaced by a member of the floor staff.