Now, you may ask why this differentiation between short-handed and full ring poker games is? Does it really make a difference to your poker strategy? Yes, it does. Usually, you will find nine players on most full ring poker tables, but there will be certain tables where seven, eight or maximum ten players are involved. On the other hand, when you play a poker game on a table with more than six players on it, you are said to be playing full ring poker. Now, when you play any poker on tables with six or less than six players, you are said to be playing short-handed poker. Have you been playing poker for a while? You would have seen different sized tables at casinos (LIVE) as well as online. Your Reference Guide to Full Ring Poker Strategy