Multi-tabling, playing simultaneously at several tables is called multi-tabling in the Poker jargon. Every Poker room offers the function to play alongside at a second, third or fourth table, in some Poker rooms you can even ‘multi-table’ at 12 different tables. If you have multiple tables open, always the one where it’s your turn is brought into the forefront.

Multi-tabling is not a Poker strategy. The game itself does not change, it is only the number of Poker games, which a player deals with simultaneously. But for whom does it make sense, who draws the most benefit from multi-tabling and what do you have to keep in mind?

No time for weak hands

Although it is often stressed that only very experienced players should play at multiple tables at once, it must be objected that especially the amateur player can get a big advantage through multi-tabling.

Who e.g. has four Poker tables open, can only focus on the playable hands, as a multi-table player you cannot even consider playing mediocre hands. You also don’t have to bother with patience anymore that you’d have to deal with when playing at just one table. No more eternal waiting for good hands. With four tables, it’s much more likely to get good cards at least at one of the tables. You’ll no longer be so tempted to try to draw through any psychological games. Strong hands you play aggressive, everything else you just throw away.

Don’t lose overview

The number of tables must be chosen in such a way that it’s never getting messy. When suddenly several windows are flashing at once and it’s your turn in way too many tables, it’s overkill. Ideally you have a sufficiently large screen with adequate resolution, so all tables can be nicely arranged. Most Poker rooms also offer a mini-view, which is a scaled-down table view, that makes multi-tabling much easier. In practice, four tables have proven to be optimal.

More tables, more hands, more profit

Who is a good player at one table, will be a good player at multiple tables. The player morphsinto a Poker machine, plays his hands right out of the textbook. Assuming he has already done his Poker homework. It is striking that good players who win in the long run, are all multi-table players.

The same game at each table

A very important point. Nothing is worse than a table with let’s say Sit-and-Go, a second table with Cash Game NL $ 3 / $ 6, a third with Cash Limit $ 5 / $ 10 and the fourth with a big tournament going. This constant rethinking prevents an optimal match. The game, in which the player is best should be chosen – and only that! And of course all in the same limit, so no table is “better” than another.

Accelerated unlocking of a bonus

It sometimes takes a long time to unlock a bonus. Of course, multi-table players reduce this time when they play at multiple tables. Four tables means the four-fold number of hands. To unlock a bonus it’s very convenient, of course, but it should not be the only reason to play multi-tabling. It may be regarded as a pleasant side-effect.

Risk of Multi-Tabling

The only downside to multi-table is that another player could have a close look if his opponent is active at other tables. Interestingly, this appears to occur only very rarely. Most players are usually not very interested in what else the opponent makes besides of the own table. Nevertheless, it needs to be pointed out that the playing style of multi-table players is sometimes predictable. For, as already mentioned, the multi-table player plays more like a textbook. Another player could take advantage of this and simply bluff him, because he knows that the multi-table player here will automatically press the fold button.