05-26-04, LearnTexasHoldem:

How Many Decks Used?

Question: How many decks are used at a table?

Is there a standard?

Does it depend on the number of people at a table.

WPT and WSOP on TV I see they use one deck.

Thanks for your help.

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Answer: In just about every type of poker I can think of, there is only one deck used: texas holdem, omaha, seven card stud, low ball, razz, etc. If you used more then one deck then you could have some pretty scary hands like five Aces or two people with the same flushes. Also, the standard amount of people to play holdem poker is 9 or 10 at a table. I've also seen 11 people at a table once but most casinos just have 9 or 10 -- and a 52 card deck is plenty.

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