Poker Chips for the Collectors

Posted by admin | Poker Chips Sets | Thursday 28 January 2010 7:07 pm

product image 2494 Poker Chips for the CollectorsEver heard of people who actually collect poker chips? Well, believe it or not, they exist. And should we even tell you that they oh-so-love poker?!

We won’t even dare ask if you are one of those poker chip collectors. But if you are or if you’re just one of those poker beginners who are looking for their first 650 poker chip sets, then here’s a nice treat for you: the 650 Chip Tri-Color Triple Crown Set w/ Aluminum Case.

These poker chip sets are a rare find. Only a few sellers in the market has chips that have 3 vibrant colors as distributors for such would usually deliver to five-star casinos where you can usually find such poker chips. If you want the same for your poker game room, then here’s a great set for you to brag about among your friends.

Not only is it a rare find for poker enthusiasts out there. It also looks great, even your wife would be interested in the game you love to play. Who knows, that day when you finally get to play poker with your wife would easily come once she finds these chips making your poker Friday night more fun and interesting.

If there’s anything that grabs the attention of poker players about the 650 Chip Tri-Color Triple Crown Set w/ Aluminum Case, it must be the decoration on the rim of the chips that has 3 different combinations of double dice. The set also has 3 separate crown design you can use to mark denominations. If you are not a fan of the color combination of the set you find in the picture, you might still be interested in other color combinations. Good thing the set actually has 5 different combinations for you to choose from!

The Playing Card Brand to Raise the Standards

Posted by admin | Playing Cards | Wednesday 27 January 2010 6:57 pm

product image 1686 The Playing Card Brand to Raise the StandardsRest assured of high quality and durable playing cards that can endure the wear and tear of regular poker Friday night use if you choose to stick with the most trusted brand when it comes to playing cards, poker chips and other poker paraphernalia. Copag playing cards have long been in existent and ever since, they have given us playing cards that are 100% made of durable plastic that will last for the years to come.

 

The Copag Silver Series Bridge Cards – Indian is one of the newest additions to Copag’s line of playing cards. This particular deck measures 2.25 x 3.5 inches, the size of a regular Bridge playing card. It is donned with Indian inspired colorful patterns that can lighten up any poker game.

 

Although the deck of cards are surefire durable and made to last, Copag Silver Series Bridge Cards – Indian still comes with an equally durable plastic carrying case to protect the cards from unwanted wear and tear when not in use.

 

What cuts Copag from the rest is the material use to manufacture the playing cards. It has been its legacy to use the company’s very own engineered formulation of PVC plastic. It is the secret recipe to the success of these playing cards that can spin from one generation to another. As they say in poker, the PVC plastic is Copag’s “ace” against other manufacturers. No wonder it has become the leading distributor of playing cards across the globe.

 

So if you really have to choose a playing card, don’t opt for the paper. And once you’ve decided on the plastic, think about one brand only: Copag.

Inspiration from the Pros

Posted by admin | Poker Supplies | Tuesday 26 January 2010 6:54 pm

product image 2069 Inspiration from the ProsAny poker enthusiast would be inspired to make a living out of playing poker whenever they get a glimpse of the Antonio Esfandiari Bobblehead poker collectible. Poker accessories like this one is sure to catch the fancy of those who want to be Antonio Esfandiari or simply want to see him playing poker in person, if not, be able to play against him.

 

But it’s not only Antonio Esfandiari who is worthy of a bobblehead collectible. There are many professional poker players out there who deserve a space in your home poker game room menagerie. It is always interesting to note how all these people get to make a living out of a game they love especially given the fact that games such as poker suffers from the stigma of overly conservative and self-righteous hypocrites who think that gambling games are the works of a devil.

 

That is not necessarily true. There is nothing devilish about poker chips and playing cards. We make the devil out of these things that are supposed to give us pleasure, no matter how fleeting these pleasures can be.

 

Professional poker players recognize the fact that they will have to suffer from this stigma, too. Even if they are admired by many-a-poker enthusiast by being part of the Stars of Poker series, the fulfillment and satisfaction derived from having their very own bobblehead figurine seems to be as fleeting as the pleasure of poker playing or any gambling game for that matter. Not that it is a negative thing; it’s just that people still seek for that long-term happiness. If possible.

Reuse Tables for Your Home Casino

Posted by admin | Poker Tables | Monday 25 January 2010 6:02 pm

product image 1801 Reuse Tables for Your Home CasinoSometimes, it is easier to set up your own poker table tops instead of buying a poker table set for you home game room. It is even a lot more affordable. You can reuse a table you are no longer using and with just a few renovations, you will have your very own poker table to enjoy with your friends.

 

What you have to take care of though is choosing the right poker table tops for your handiwork. Chances are, you’ll get your stuff from the same store where you get your poker chips. Here’s a heads up: look for the Solid Wood 2 Fold Poker/Blackjack Tabletop – Single Sided. You have to be specific on this as it is the standard of all poker table tops available in the market today.

 

Aside from that, the Solid Wood 2 Fold Poker/Blackjack Tabletop – Single Sided is a bestseller so you better decide on whether to buy a new table or just replace the table top of your old one. This might get sold out in just a few days especially now that many more people across the globe are into poker. Add to that the onslaught of casino goers who no longer find it practical to spend money in a five star casino and would rather ask their poker buddies to play poker with them at home.

 

Enjoy your poker Friday nights with the Solid Wood 2 Fold Poker/Blackjack Tabletop – Single Sided. It is clearly the choice of casino owners and veteran home poker players the world over. Not to mention the fact that this product is made of high quality materials and is surely built to last for generations to come.

On Choosing Your Deck of Cards

Posted by admin | Playing Cards | Thursday 21 January 2010 1:36 pm

product image 1764 On Choosing Your Deck of CardsThe last thing you need in a poker game is a worn out deck of cards. You have everything you need to make it possible—from sturdy poker tables to high quality poker chips. The only thing that could break the formula is a deck of card that doesn’t even look like it would last the normal wear and tear of gaming.

 

Modiano playing cards is an exception to this. Most especially, the Modiano Blue Single Deck 100% Plastic Poker Size 4 Index is your perfect companion to a successful poker Friday night. Since it’s made of pure plastic, you can expect it to last for many years to come.

 

This special deck you can buy from most poker shops on the internet measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches—the standard jumbo-size index. It is dressed in a full color blue classic line flower design which you often find in playing cards used in most casinos. That’s just perfect if you want your home poker game room to maintain that casino-like ambiance.

 

Now the question that is often passed on among poker gamers is whether or not to prefer plastic playing cards from paper ones. When it comes to quality of material and durability, you should opt for 100% plastic playing cards. Veteran poker gamers can assure you that plastic playing cards will outlast the paper ones by 500 times. This has been proven through all the years poker have been the perfect way to gather old friends for a good time. And now that manufacturers such as Modiano have been providing us with high quality products for many years, we now have a straight answer to the plastic-versus-paper dilemma.

Bring On the Good Times for the Next Poker Friday Night

Posted by admin | Poker Supplies | Wednesday 20 January 2010 1:33 pm

product image 2647 Bring On the Good Times for the Next Poker Friday NightTry something out of the ordinary on the next poker Friday night with your friends. I’m sure they will find it positively distracting to play with someone who is dressed like a nerdy poker dealer in a five-star casino. And who else could be that person but you? Soon you’ll find them laughing their hearts out at the poker tables and all of that just because of you.

 

If you don’t know how to find the poker apparel to match your latest prank, visit some poker shops on the internet where you get to order lots of poker stuff from poker chips to apparels that are all related to poker gaming. One thing that you shouldn’t miss is the Universal Size Dealer Visor which is exactly like those that you’ll find in a Las Vegas casino. You might even have encountered such dealer long ago also with your friends which will make your prank receive loads of cracks in an instant.

 

The memory of those nights when you still can afford to spend a weekend in a Las Vegas casino has long been gone due to the financial meltdown but sure, it did not take away your love for poker a bit. It has only rekindled that passion for the game when you found yourself being resourceful just to make your poker Friday night with your buddies at home such a hit.

Who knows you were even able to meet new friends in the process. It is something that is not hard to do in a casino but is quite difficult to maintain. Poker Friday nights is a lot more intimate. It focuses more on the small talks and laughter and not on winning. 

Show Them What You Meant When You Say ‘Poker’

Posted by admin | Poker Supplies | Tuesday 19 January 2010 1:27 pm

product image 2623 Show Them What You Meant When You Say ‘Poker’A real poker champ needs to walk the talk and dress the talk. It is easy to spot them in a room filled with excited people who seems to be experts in holding their breath for a long time. You can see it in their eyes. Those eyes that can seem to concentrate even in the busiest place in the planet, notwithstanding even being in a crocodile-infested ravine.

 

That’s the feeling you get sitting at the poker tables for hours with hustlers you haven’t played with all your life. You get intimidated by their sheer appearance. There’s nothing you can do but to stare at them and catch their smirks. At the same time, you may want to initiate any form of intimidation by yourself. Not exactly, intimidation, but something that can make them think that you are someone they should take seriously.

 

Again and again, you have to dress the talk. Many poker stores on the internet offer a wide collection of poker apparel. One of the bestsellers is the Navy Blue Full Contact Poker Button Down Shirt – Small. It is an interesting shirt and yet very classic. In fact, you can wear it in any occasion; not just in that poker game we are talking about a while go.

 

Show others your love for poker by wearing the shirt to a casual social gathering, be it with office friends or with high school acquaintance. It surely enhances your personality and once that poker game is in the offing, you’ll be taking those opponent of yours for a new ride.

A Breather amid a Game of Poker

Posted by admin | Poker Supplies | Monday 18 January 2010 1:21 pm

product image 1935 A Breather amid a Game of Poker A game of poker can be a little tedious at times especially when the bluffing tends to take a long time between two opponents. In times these, you’ll find the need to focus on something that can take your mind away from what is happening and yet, you can still stay on track of the game.

 

Truth is, that’s the job of poker posters – signs. We sometimes wonder why there are so many of those on the walls of poker casinos. Well, that’s the exact reason behind that.

 

Sitting at the poker tables for more than an hour doing nothing but stare at playing cards and glance at your opponents is never an easy thing—especially if your money is at stake in the whole process. There’s got to be a lot of things circling inside your mind whenever you are in that situation. The feeling worsens when you’re running out of poker chips.

 

Good thing you’ve got something to rest your eyes on at least for a short while—the Customized Shuffle Up Poker Room All Wood Decorative Sign. It is one of those poker posters you often see in a poker room, be it in a casino or in your poker buddy’s game room at home. You may want to get one for yourself. You can find one of these in most poker shops over the internet. You only need to fill in an order form with your billing information and you can expect the poster right at your doorstep the next day. 

A Man’s Playground

Posted by admin | Poker Supplies | Thursday 14 January 2010 5:31 pm

product image 2144 A Man’s PlaygroundYou don’t need to own a billiard table to make the Las Vegas 2 Piece Wood and Mirror Wall Cue Rack work on your living in room, or perhaps, to replace the poker posters – signs in your poker game room. It has been a longstanding opinion that most poker players tend to also enjoy playing a game of billiards or two – with or without betting. Having something to remind you of the things you can do during your free time while you’re playing poker with your friends is a breath of fresh air amid a hot and steaming poker game of bluffing.

 

With billiards, you can test your other skills with your friends. You might not be the best poker players around but how about billiards? Have they seen you holding the stick and sending those balls off to where they belong? Playing billiards right along with poker can be a great self-esteem booster if you haven’t gotten any winning with your friends at poker the past few days. Try your luck in something else, who knows what it might bring you.

 

Besides, you have nothing to do with that money you save for poker supplies since you already have everything that you need. Why not extend your poker game room and little-by-little create a man’s playing field. You can always start off with the billiards wall cue rack. Next thing you know, you might have the money to buy a billiards table and who knows what’s next? Table hockey, perhaps?

Gaming Amid Crisis

Posted by admin | Poker Chips Sets, Poker Supplies | Wednesday 13 January 2010 5:28 pm

product image 2496 Gaming Amid CrisisOne of the greatest things that happened in 2005 for poker players worldwide is the release of Nexgen’s newest 750 poker chip sets to top all poker supplies available in the market—online or offline.

 

The 750 Jackpot Casino Clay Chips w/ Mahogany Case has become a bestseller ever since. There’s no question why a poker chip set of this caliber would tickle the fancy of new and old-time poker players. There are a lot of things to like about the set. Although it may not be as grand as the 1000-poker set, the quality of the materials that were used for this particular set is at par with those that are often used by casinos.

 

Indeed, much had happened in the past decade not just in the realm of poker, but also in real life. We have experienced a global economic crisis which has required us to tighten our belts especially when it comes to luxury and leisure expenditures. Now we can’t just go and check in to a five-star casino hotel or resort whenever we want to; even if we have our credit cards to make up for our preliminary expenses. It just won’t happen because it becomes against our will to spend too much when we need all the money we can get for the more fundamental expenses that we have.

 

It’s good to know that despite all that frenzy about poker, players the world over still know how to prioritize and how to adjust. The crisis was never a reason for us to stop playing poker. We just have to cut the expenses. And it happened with a little help from sellers of poker supplies. We now can play the game we love the most with our friends, in the comforts of our own homes.

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