Guides to running a poker tournament
Practical guides to planning and running a live poker tournament, from a home game with friends to a festival over several days. Each one answers the question in its title first, shows its numbers with the method behind them, and carries its publication and update dates.
1 October 2026
How many chips per player in a poker tournament?
Starting stack in big blinds, chips per color, chip set size: how many chips to give each player in a poker tournament, with worked examples.
1 October 2026
How to host a home poker tournament
Player count, finish time, blind structure, chips, rebuys and payouts: how to plan and run a poker tournament at home, with worked examples.
1 October 2026
How to run a multi-day poker tournament
A practical guide to running a poker tournament over several days: Day 1 flights, when to stop, bag & tag, the chip check and the Day 2 seat draw.
30 September 2026
How to run a poker league at your club
A practical guide to running a poker league at your club: season format, points systems, best-of scoring, tie-breakers, the final table and the rules to publish.