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Is a Poker Dining Table Worth It? Convertible Tables Compared
Updated November 2026 with current BBO models and prices.
Short answer: yes, if one room has to be both your dining room and your poker room. A convertible poker dining table is a full poker table (felt, padded rail, cup holders) with a solid top that turns it into a dining table, so you buy and make room for one table instead of two. BBO poker dining tables cost $2,799–$3,999 plus the dining top, seat 8–10, and ship free.
It is not worth it if you have a dedicated game room, play only a few times a year, or want the cheapest possible poker table; a folding poker table costs less and stores away.
Poker dining table vs. separate tables
| Poker dining table | Dining table + separate poker table | |
|---|---|---|
| Floor space | One table | Two tables, or a poker table stored somewhere |
| Switch from dinner to poker | Lift off the top (a two-person job on larger tables) | Move to another room, or set up a folding table |
| Poker features | Full rail, felt and cup holders | Same, on the poker table |
| Height | About 30–33.5" with the top on, close to a standard dining table | Standard 30" dining table |
| Best for | Homes where one room does both jobs | Homes with a dedicated game room |
BBO poker dining tables compared
Every BBO table below converts to a dining table. Sizes are length × width (× height with the top on).
| Model | Poker size | Dining size | Seats | Dining top | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsley | 70 × 44", rectangle | 72 × 46 × 30" | 8 poker / 6 dining | Included | $2,899 |
| Axiom | 91.75 × 43.9", oval | 95.75 × 47.6 × 30.75" | 10 | Available – call for price | $2,799–$3,499 |
| Stratton | 91.75 × 43.9", oval | 95.75 × 47.6 × 30.75" | 10 | Available – call for price | $2,899–$3,599 |
| Ginza LED | 55" round | 58" round × 33.5" | 8 | $999 | $2,899 |
| Elite Alpha LED | 94 × 46", oval | 96 × 46 × 32" | 10 | Optional – call for price | $3,499 |
| Lumen HD LED | 101.5 × 46", kidney | 106.5" long top | 10 + dealer | $1,099 | $3,499 |
| Miya LED | 91.75 × 44.25", oval | 95.75 × 47.6 × 31.5" | 10 | Available – call for price | $3,999 |
Need a top price for the Axiom, Stratton, Miya or Elite Alpha? Call us at 512-777-0154. See them side by side on our poker dining tables page, or all BBO poker tables for sale.
How to pick the right poker dining table
1. Start with how many people you seat
- Up to 6 for dinner, 8 for poker: the Helmsley (70 × 44", top included).
- 8 at a round table: the Ginza (55" round, 58" with the top).
- 10 players: the Axiom, Stratton, Miya or Elite Alpha (about 92–94" long).
- 10 plus a dealer: the Lumen HD (101.5" kidney).
2. Check the room
Allow at least 36 inches from the table edge to the wall on every side so chairs can pull out. An oval 10-player table needs a room of about 14 × 10 feet; the Helmsley about 12 × 10 feet. Our poker table dimensions guide has the room size for every model.
3. Pick the shape
- Rectangle looks most like a regular dining table and fits a traditional dining room.
- Oval seats the most players and suits a long room.
- Round fits a square room and keeps 8 players close together.
4. Decide on the base and finish
The base is what people see every day. The Stratton uses a solid wood Y-leg pedestal and the Axiom an X-leg pedestal, both in Onyx, American Walnut or Black Walnut. The Miya has a solid oak frame in American Walnut or Natural. The Helmsley is solid wood in a walnut finish. A pedestal base leaves more legroom for players than four corner legs.
5. Decide if you want lighting
The Miya, Elite Alpha, Ginza and Lumen HD have built-in LED lighting for game night. With the dining top on, they look like regular dining tables the rest of the week.
Choosing chairs for a poker dining table
The chairs have to work for a one-hour dinner and a five-hour game, so look for:
- Dining height: a seat around 18 inches high suits tables 30–32 inches high.
- Back support and padding for long sessions.
- No arms, or low arms, so 8–10 chairs fit around the table (plan on 24–26 inches of table edge per chair).
The BBO solid oak poker dining chairs are 39.5 inches tall with an 18-inch seat, and cost $310 for a set of 2, so 10 chairs (5 sets) add $1,550. The Lounge, Heritage and Origins chairs are also $310 per set of 2. See all poker chairs.
Caring for a poker dining table
- Keep the dining top on between games; it protects the felt from dust, crumbs and spills.
- Use placemats and coasters on the top, and keep hot dishes off bare wood.
- Lift the top off with two people rather than sliding it, so the rail and edges don't scratch.
- Brush or lightly vacuum the felt, and blot spills rather than rubbing them.
- Check the base hardware now and then and tighten it if needed.
Poker dining table FAQ
Is a poker dining table worth it?
Yes, if one room has to work as both a dining room and a poker room. You get a full poker table and a dining table in one footprint. If you have a separate game room, a dedicated poker table is simpler.
How much does a poker dining table cost?
BBO poker dining tables are $2,799–$3,999, plus the dining top where it is sold separately ($999 for the Ginza, $1,099 for the Lumen HD). The Helmsley ($2,899) includes its top. Chairs are $310 per set of 2.
Can you eat on a poker table?
Not on the felt; crumbs and spills stain it. With a solid dining top on, a poker dining table is used like any other dining table.
Are poker dining tables standard dining height?
Close to it. BBO poker dining tables are 30–33.5 inches high with the top on, compared with about 30 inches for a typical dining table, so standard dining chairs fit.
How many people can sit at a poker dining table?
8–10 for poker, depending on the model. The Helmsley seats 8 for poker and 6 for dinner; the oval models seat 10.
Find your poker dining table
Tell us your room size and how many people you seat, and we will help you choose. Call 512-777-0154 or shop BBO poker dining tables.