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PART 2

Getting Set Up

So, now the essentials are in the bag you’re ready to begin thinking about the finer details of your home poker tournament. Let’s take a look at everything you need to keep the tournament moving, from setting blind levels and starting stakes to poker chip distribution and tournament structure.

Stakes

Setting stakes in a home poker tournament boils down to how much the players want to play for. Ideally you want a buy-in that players will be comfortable paying for (and if rebuys or add-ons are going to be available, that should also be a factor).

Setting buy-ins too high may put off some of your invited players who are seeing your poker home game as more of a fun activity than the chance to win some prize money. Likewise, setting the buy-ins too low will probably put off players who are attracted by the opportunity to win some extra cash. It’s a balancing act that depends on the players who will be playing, so bear that in mind and, however much you choose to play for, make sure everyone knows the details in advance.

Structure

While the World Series of Poker Main Event uses a freeze-out structure that eliminates players once they bust, in our experience a rebuy structure is better for home games. Giving players the option to buy back in when they lose all their chips makes things more exciting and more appealing. You’ll also find that players take bigger risks when they know rebuys are allowed.

Add-ons – extra buy-ins available to all players at the end of the rebuy period – can also be a great way to help short stacks gain a foothold back in the game, as well as to boost the prize pool.

Consider the payout structure too. Will one player take the entire prize pool, or will you have first, second and third place prizes? The more players you have, the more spots you should pay out. As you may not know the final number of players until the tournament is ready to begin, this may be something to discuss with your fellow players before starting play.

Setting the Blinds

Just like in a high stakes casino, you should establish your blind structure well in advance and, once the tournament has begun, stick to it. Blinds structures like the examples we provide here are fairly standard and unlikely to surprise many players.

If you want a tournament to play out faster, you can always make the levels shorter. This will speed the pace along, but not at a blind rate that feels too intimidating. Skipping blind levels is not something you should generally consider, as it will usually disadvantage some players in an unfair way.

When you reach heads-up play you may want to make the levels a little faster – especially if you’re planning on playing a second tournament and other players are hanging around and waiting – but it’s essential that both players agree to this.

When it comes to blind structures, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula. Use your instincts and remember that the structure you choose influences how long your tournament lasts. If you’re not sure about setting your own blinds, or just want a bit of guidance, here is a good basis to work from, and below you’ll find more options for three starting structures we suggest.

Blinds Structure Table

Small Blind Big Blind Ante 25 50 – 50 100 – 75 150 – 100 200 25 150 300 25 200 400 50 300 600 75 500 1000 100 800 1600 150 1000 2000 200 1500 3000 300 2000 4000 400 3000 6000 600 5000 10000 1000

DOWNLOAD Blind Schedule 1 A good entry-level blind structure for first time tourney holders. Blinds are smaller to accommodate players just learning the ropes. DOWNLOAD Blind Schedule 2 A mid-level structure with slightly increased blinds. This is perfect for tournaments where skill varies from player to player. DOWNLOAD Create Your Own A blank blind schedule for you to fill in as you please. Print it out and pass them round at your home game so that everyone’s on the same page.

Poker Chip Distribution

How many chips you start with in a poker tournament depends on a few things, but mainly the size of the blinds in level one. As a general rule of thumb, starting stacks should comprise between 50-100 big blinds for the first blind level.

A 500-chip set will usually provide all the chips you need for a home tournament – certainly for a single table tourney. If you want each player to have a bigger stack of chips (which has the upside of needing to make change less frequently) then deal out a larger number of smaller value chips. Otherwise, you can get away with using fewer chips per player, if you add in some higher denomination ones to each buy-in stack.

We go into more specifics about the science behind chip distribution in our ultimate guide to poker chips.