When shopping online for poker tables there are many things you need to consider before purchasing your poker table. Depending on the room size you have available you should consider how much of that you want to use for your poker table that which then help you decide what styles are available for you game room. Then of course you have to consider the quality differences and pricing. And of course get permission and opinion from you wife. What style poker table would look good? When purchased poker tables to play Texas hold'em on you should always try to consider purchasing a oval shape size table. Oval size tables usually start from 72 inches all the way to 96 inches. Even though some casinos use 108 inches or longer you will not find any that size online and plus it takes up a lot of room. I will consider purchasing a poker table 92 inches or 96 inches. Texas Hold'em tables are usually to most common tables to play on and they are ideal for tournaments and cash games. Most Texas holdem tables have chip trays built into in and a drop box to deposit cash or tips. You can find some texas holdem tables which just a dealer position or just a 10 player position. Round poker tables have been common in many households before the poker boom. Round poker tables usually come in 2-3 sizes, 48 inch, 54 inch and 61 inch.  54" round poker table will comfortably accommodate 6-8 people. If you need to seat more then 8 or if you need to be very comfortable and have the space for it, then I would definately consider purchasing a 61inch table. Many of the round poker table come with a dining top which you can place on top on the table when not being used. This will also make your wife happy because you can use it when you have guest as a dining table. How about Folding Poker Tables? Folding poker tables are pretty common for households. You can find the average folding table starting from $289.99 to $525.00. Folding tables have improved in the last few years. You can find very nice fold up poker tables with racetrack and stainless steel cups. Folding poker tables are perfect if you have a game once in a blue moon and you don't want to play on a dining table furniture or on any just table. For a little investment you can get a nice table that you can put your beer bottles and drinks and still sturdy enough to play on. Furniture Poker Tables The best table for game room are the furniture style full size poker tables.  They look very nice and they belong in game rooms. Since poker gaming has been very popular in America more American people enjoy playing on a furniture style poker tables. The furniture tables come with matching chairs which match the wood finish from the table. Most of the furniture poker chairs are adjustable in height, so you are able to move the chairs under the table when not being used. When considering to purchase a furniture poker table and matching chairs you should give your game room space for your table and chairs about 10 inches from each size of the poker tables' length and width.  Where can I find good pricing and compare quality and styles? The best place to do you research and find poker tables and supplies is online . You can go to a local billiard place in your area but the prices online and the comparison you do online does not compare. Most online stores have many poker tables for sale and they offer free shipping as well. So do you homework and make a decision that would be happy with and remember that life is too short and playing poker you should play on a real table.