Stag night poker tables: Texas Holdem

Stag nights can be excruciating evenings for both the groom-to-be and his guests. Strippers and the rest can combine to make lots of men to feel like they’d rather be somewhere else.

One alternative is to head straight for the casino, which if anything else is a least a way of losing your shirt.So for a bit of fun with the lads that doesn’t stretch the boundaries of good taste or your wallet, we think hiring a poker table is a good bet. And with Texas Holdem fast becoming one of the most popular forms of poker, this particular form of the game is sure to go down well with your mates.

How does Texas Holdem poker work?

The aim of the game is just like other forms of poker – to get the best hand and win loads of money. The game consists of two cards dealt to each player and a community of five cards in the middle of the table. Players must use their two cards and any three of the five shared cards to make a hand. Each player is dealt two cards face down, after which players can bet or drop out. The dealer then lays out three of the five shared cards – the flop.Bets are taken and a fourth card – the turn – is dealt into the middle with the flop. The we have another round of betting before the final card – the river – is dealt and we get into the end game.

 

That’s a basic synopsis of the game, but you’ll find rule sets are provided when you hire a Texas Holdem table.

You’ll also have a croupier for each table who will keep you right throughout and prevent any arguments about hands. They’ll set up, explain all the rules and make the whole event run smoothly.

It is possible to hire Texas Holdem poker tables for just about any event – it’s certainly not restricted to stag nights. Hen parties may also consider poker table hire, while even weddings can feature a table or two for guests to have a bit of fun in between the ceremony, speeches and dancing.

You can even hire four tables and start your very own Texas Holdem tournament.

So whether you’re after poker tables for stag do or just fancy running your own little contest at home, Texas Holdem tables for hire are a great way to get things started.