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Notes on running a home game online.

Practical write-ups on formats, blinds, tools, etiquette — from the people building pokr.

31 May 2026 · 7 min read

Bots at the home poker table: when, why, how

Half the group bailed. Two friends actually online. The most common reason a home game dies isn't lack of interest — it's the coordination tax. The case for putting one or two synthetic players at your table, what they can and can't do, and exactly how pokr's bots behave.

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25 April 2026 · 8 min read

How to host a home poker night online (free, no app)

A practical guide to running a private home game online — pick a format, set blinds, invite the group, deal the first hand in under a minute. Cash vs SNG, what blinds to use, which tools fit a casual night.

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