Although any table which seats your number of players will work, it’s better to have a “gaming table” feel. A poker tabletop or playing surface will provide protection for your existing table as well as ease of counting/stacking chips. Hard-top dining tables let the chips and cards slide and careen off the table (which will delay your game and your fun), and the chips may scratch the finish on the table (ask me how I know!).
Poker tabletops (supported tabletops to cover your own table) are available to give you and your friends control over card and chip slide, though you will need to place protection for your nice table underneath the poker tabletop. In addition, pre-fitted playing surfaces are available for almost any size table to protect your furniture and give the chip and card feel you want for your game.
Know how many players you wish to include (or possibly include) before you extend invitations to your game. This will determine much about your host duties. You really shouldn’t seat more than 8 at one table (though 10 might fit), no matter the game. Also, seating should ultimately determine the types of tables you provide as a host. Remember, no more than 8 and no fewer than 4 players (though 5 or 6 players is a best minimum) per table.
