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Poker Chips: The Color Of Money
Author : Robert Thatcher
They may not look like one, but they certainly represent money.
They may seem like good old plastic chips designed to be used as
toys for children, but they really worth millions.
That is what poker chips are all about. They may appear
synthetic or even look dazzling with the different colors, but
the main idea of the item is that they are actually money.
In a casino, these brightly colored chips are actually
illustrative representation of money, each having its own
distinctive amount.
Generally, poker chips are constructed with complex "edge spot
patterns" and diagrammatic illustrations so that they will be
difficult to forged or imitate. The exact procedure in making
these checks, other name of poker chips, is an absolute "trade
secret." Besides, it uses relatively expensive machines.
In the U.S., the most common colors used in poker chips are
white, pink, red, blue, green, black, and purple. Each color
represents a particular denomination. For instance, purple
represents the highest denomination in the world of casinos,
$500. However, there are some casinos like in Las Vegas, has
larger denominations, $1,000, and this is represented by the
yellow or the orange-colored chips. They also have higher
denomination like $5,000 up to $25,000 but the colors for these
chips may vary from time to time.
How to Buy Chips
Poker chips had revolutionized from the time it was first
manufactured. Before, poker chips are made of clay materials. It
was during the 60s and the 70s that the brittle chips were used.
Today, poker chips are made of different quality materials
intended to be used for a longer time. These chips now have
various kinds and colors. Hence, it is important to know the
buying tips in choosing poker chips so that you only get the
best.
Here's how:
1. Decide on the kind of material chips you want to buy
If you are not so much after the kind of quality most of the
casinos have, then it is best that you get the lightweight
plastics. They are actually available at your local "big box
store." The best thing about these kinds of poker chips is that
they are cheaper and they are also durable.
2. Contemplate on the design
Poker chip designs may vary depending on the color used. There
are poker chips that are solid in color. There are those that
have 2 to 3 colors. There are also poker chips that have designs
on them.
Whatever design you choose, it is important to know that these
poker chips should last as long as you want them.
3. The number of chips that you should buy
If you are considering to buy poker chips, you can either choose
whether you would buy 500 chips or the 300. There are also sets
of 1,000. If you want more customized numbers, you can buy sets
of 200, 650, 400, and 700.
The number of chips that you should buy will depend on the kind
of poker you will play. For instance, if you will play Texas
Hold 'Em Poker with more than 7 players, it is best that you buy
sets of 500 chips.
The idea here is that 1 player should have a minimum of 35 poker
chips and a maximum of 100 for better games.
So now you know what to look for when buying poker chips. It is
relatively easy to shop for more if you wish to upgrade the
number of chips that you have. Just keep in mind that as your
players increase, it is best that you have more poker chips than
the usual.
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