Executive Gaming Monthly

If you are like me and love playing poker with family and friends I am sure you have considered buying a poker table for your home. There are some problems that some people run into though with those large tables, for one they take up tons of space and two they cost quite a bit of money. Well if you are having a hard time making a decision I suggest getting a table top first, then you might decide you don’t even need a poker table anymore. Table tops are extremely convenient and won’t cost you too much. Unlike a big bulky poker table, table tops can easily be stored away till you are ready to use them again and they will fit on just about any table in your house.

Hot stamping is a great way to take a generic poker chip and turn it into something that is completely unique to you and your poker chip set. This process of customization has become very popular and is extremely affordable and practical. You can add initials, denominations, short words and sometimes you can even have a custom logo made for your poker chips. The foil is super heated and pressed into the chip, giving it a flush feeling as if it is actually part of the chip. These poker chips not only make for a great unique poker chip set, but they can we given as party favors, decorations and gifts. So the next time you are looking to get a new set of poker chips, consider getting them customized to be unique to you.

I love to play cards but shuffling has always been a problem for me. If you cards aren’t probably shuffled than it can mess up your game. There are many techniques you can use like the Riffle or Stripping. But if you are all thumbs like me these techniques are a little more difficult and time consuming, there is a solution though other than just letting someone else shuffle you can get an automatic shuffler. It makes playing cards so much easier I don’t have to worry about if I shuffled the cards right because it does it for me, you do have to put the cards through several times to get them mixed up. For dealers in casinos automatic shufflers might be a little ridiculous but for poker games at home it can be a big help.

If you have yet to upgrade your playing cards, it is definitely time to do you. I would highly recommend investing in 100% plastic playing cards like the one KEM manufacture. Plastic playing cards will last longer, shuffle better and in the end cost you less. Paper cards have a thin plastic coating, so after just a few hours of handling that coating tends to rub off. That is something that will never happen to plastic playing cards. Since they are made from 100 percent plastic they will never lose their original quality. They do not deteriorate over time like paper cards. Once you make the switch to plastic cards you will never want to play with anything else. They are definitely worth the higher price tag in their durability and play.

If you have a game room and you are looking for new games to place in it that every one can enjoy you should consider some of the popular casino games. I personally love blackjack it’s a really easy game and it is easy to catch on and there aren’t too many supplies you need to get to get started playing. Or if you want something a little more difficult poker is still fun and it is a pretty well known game that everybody can get into. Another really fun option is a slot machine. They are a little expensive but they are tons of fun the noises and bright flashing lights really make you feel like you are at the casino. There are tons of casino games you could put in your game room.

Are all your kids grown and out of the nest? If so, then this may be the perfect time to try something new for the holidays. Instead of spending your holidays at home, consider a fun trip to Las Vegas. Many casino resorts are offering great deals for the coming holidays. You could spend your holiday break hitting the poker tables and maybe re-cooping some of that money you spent on gifts. Las Vegas is a great place to spend the holidays for the gambler and non-gambler alike. The shows are exciting and the food great. Why not treat yourself this year? Let someone else take care of the decorations and food preparation. Get out of town and visit one of the most exciting and beautiful cities.

Need a little excitement? Then you should give roulette a try. It is a game of risk but it is as simple as blackjack. Your chances of winning aren’t as good as with blackjack but it can still be fun for one or two games just to get the rush. If you want to play roulette but don’t want to risk trying it out at the casino then you can easily bring the game home with you. All you need is a roulette wheel, something to play on like a roulette felt layout, a roulette ball, and some other various supplies that aren’t to costly. Roulette is a game anyone can play it is simple and fun.

When you walk into a casino, after you get past the many rows of slot machines, you may find yourself stumbling into the card tables. The first thing you may notice is the ample number of blackjack tables. Blackjack has become one of the most popular card games in the casino, and there is good reason for it. Blackjack is a game that is extremely easy to learn and pick up quickly. There are a limited number of rules you have to be familiar with. Blackjack, while being easy to learn, also offers a very good chance of winning. This contributes to the popularity. So the next time you visit a casino, don’t let the number of tables or players intimidate you, give it a try, I promise you will not be disappointed.

If you are having difficulties playing poker on your kitchen table and you can’t afford those big bulky poker tables, you do have other options don’t fret. You can amp up your poker night with table tops or felt layouts. They aren’t nearly as expensive as a poker table and they are convenient. You can take your table top or felt layout wherever you go, most table tops come with a carrying bag and they fold for easy storage. Felt layouts can also just be folded up since they are just a felt layout.

You can still bring the casino home with you even if you can’t afford a pricey table. Table tops and felt layouts are just as good and I like that you can transport them easily. You can bring the game with you wherever you go.

After you buy all the poker chips that you need for all your friends to come over to your home for a night of poker, you may be thinking about what you are going to store them in. You are going to want to invest in a poker chip case. Poker chip cases range in style and design from aluminum cases to Mahogany poker chip cases. Some of the poker chip cases on the market today are very eloquent, and some are just practical. If your poker chip collection exceeds 650, you may want to consider either an acrylic case or an aluminum case with trolley, because poker chips can become very heavy and you need something that can handle that weight. There are just many different option available to the consumer these days, so finding something that you absolutely love shouldn’t be a problem.