Poker tables are generally built by using poker table felt and other poker table supplies. Most of the poker table tops are constructed with sheets of plywood; some of these have rails and some have cup holders. Some tables are covered with poker cloth or billiard felt, whereas others use faux suede or velveteen.

Most of the poker table designs include a few cases of beer on the parts list. Poker enthusiasts, these days, can also have their favorite tables in premium wood and leather.

There are generally three types of poker tables: round poker tables, oval-shaped poker tables (actually, rounded-edge rectangles), and octagonal poker tables. Foldable poker tables, which come with folding legs, are also available (e.g., Texas Holdem poker tables). Folding table tops with trays are also available in the Texas Holdem range. A standard, full-size Texas Hold'em eight-player poker table comes with dimensions of 91"" 46"".

Many online poker game sites offer dynamic table backgrounds. A player who makes it to the final table of a tournament will find that the table actually changes. Playing in a WSOP satellite enables the player to play on WSOP tables. It is expected that in the future, players will be able to earn the right to design their own custom table backgrounds and use them in custom tournaments. Thus, uninteresting, commonplace tables that look the same can be changed into custom-made tables that reflect the players individuality.

There are several prominent poker table suppliers. Pokercats provides poker table building supplies besides poker tables and builds tables to order with the colors and graphics preferred by the client. Royal Gaming Products is a U.S. manufacturer and supplier of fully customizable poker tables of high quality. Wood-N-Treasures supplies custom poker tables, in addition to a complete range of readymade poker tables from various manufacturers. Sydney Laner and Company sells card tables, including Kestell eight-sided poker tables. Stine Game Tables supply custom-made poker tables and chairs. Cardroom Supply sells card tables, including poker tables, playing-cards, poker chips, and books. BumperNets supplies tables and table covers for poker and casino games, as well as chips, dealing shoes, and other equipment.