How to Reseat Players in Poker Tournaments

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Calculate the number of players remaining in the tourney.

   For this example, 35 remain of 40 starting players.
   
   Table 1
   - 10 players, T2
   - 9p, T3
   - 9p, T4
   - 7p.
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   Step 2: Determine the capacity of your tables (most poker tables seat eight to ten players).

   For this example, there are four 10-seat tables , 35 players divided by 4 tables is 8 with 3 remainder. , The maximum at any table should be that number +1.
   
   Based on the numbers, no table should have no more than 9, and should have at least 8 players.
   
   Thus, one player must be moved from T1 to T4. , The best choice is to choose to fill a space immediately behind the dealer button
   - the seat currently occupied by the dealer button or one of the two immediately to the right.,,, If the player split the blinds (moved into the small), he must wait for the button to pass before entering a hand.,
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   Step 3: Divide the number of players by the number of tables

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   Step 4: integer only

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   Step 5: remember the remainder.

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   Step 6: The resultant integer is the minimum number of players that should be at any table.

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   Step 7: The director should approach the short table

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   Step 8: and determine the open spots

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   Step 9: and where they relate to the dealer button.

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    Step 10: After choosing the seat to fill

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    Step 11: the director should approach the heavy table and alert the player in the same position to gather his or her chips to move.

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    Step 12: Escort the player to the new table

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    Step 13: carrying chips to assist

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    Step 14: if necessary.

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    Step 15: Seat the player in the correct seat

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    Step 16: and so long as the player did not split the blinds or move into the dealer button

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    Step 17: he may participate in the next hand.

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    Step 18: The tables are now as balanced as they can be; the next imbalance may only be a hand away.

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