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Poker Chips
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So, you want purchase some poker chips, eh? Casino Watchdogs
has compiled a list of the best places to purchase poker chips. As you read
this article, you will become better informed about the different types of
poker chips. The main types of poker chips are: clay, heavy plastic, plastic,
decorated, and Monte Carlo chips. For those of you that are buying poker chips
for your own home games or gifts, we recommend the link below.
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The clay poker chips made today are not exactly made of clay. For the past 75
years the "clay poker chips" have been made of materials heavier and more
durable than clay. The clay poker chips of today are made by using extreme
temperature and pressure. 10,000 psi and 300 Degree temperatures.
Professional casino clay poker chips weigh between 8.5 and 10 grams. If you are
trying to purchase professional style poker chips, you should look for a chip
that is roughly 9 grams or heavier.
The costs for clay poker chips vary from .35 per chip to .95 per chips. For a
multicolor poker chip with color custom printing it is going to run about .95
per chip. These types of chips make an excellent birthday or groomsmen gift.
These types of poker chips should last a lifetime.
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If you are looking for a poker chip that is less expensive and will last a long
time, you should go with a heavy plastic poker chip. These poker chips will not
feel exactly like the casino poker chips, however, the weight will feel the
same or heavier. Typical heavy plastic poker chips weigh about 11.5 grams. They
are usually a solid color of white and another color.
The average cost for a heavy plastic poker chip is about .25 - .35 cents per
chip. These types of poker chips should last for 10 years - lifetime.
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Plastic poker chips are inexpensive, however, you get what you pay for. The
weight of these poker chips vary from 1 - 9 grams. Some of the styles include
interlocking chips, decorated indentations, and a wide variety of colors.
These poker chips range in cost from .01 - .05 cents per chip. The edges of
these chips deteriate very quickly. But, if the look of the poker chip does not
bother you and you just want to play friendly poker games at home...then
plastic poker chips will work for you.
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Monte Carlo style poker chips are square credit card size chips that have
values like 100, 200, 500, 1000. These chips are used as high stakes poker
events. They add prestege and elagance to poker games. These are chips that
would be great to purchase for a high society charity event.
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