Executive Gaming Monthly

Deciding on a Poker Chip

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:37:10 +0000

Poker chips are pretty essential to most casino games that you play, the good thing about it is that they aren’t that hard to come by and they are usually pretty economical. There are many different types of poker chips that are made from things like clay or composite resin and many other different materials that will give you different weights and make the poker chips have a different feel. And some poker chips can even be customized with a hot stamp or a label of your choice to make them truly your own. The simplest way I have found to get all your poker supplies in one go is with poker chip sets, you can pick your favorite poker chip then decide on one of the cases that are available for those chips.

Preparing Your Next Trip to Las Vegas

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:10:21 +0000

It is always helpful to be fully prepared for any kind of trip. Planning a vacation to Las Vegas is no different and in some ways can be more challenging. With so many different choices in hotels and their prices, booking a room in Las Vegas can be a hassle for even the most frequent flyers. The first step in considering any hotel should be looking for somewhere that is within your budget. With a large traveling group this can be either much easier or much more difficult. The more people going, the more you can split a payment on any room. It must also be considered that not everyone will want to stay at the same hotel.

So how do you find a hotel that will not only agree with your wallet but with your travel companions as well? With a nominal amount of research you can easily find a hotel that everybody can agree on. Grandma wants bingo night, your cousin Bill wants a place with a view and Uncle Ted wants a poolside bar. With enough time, research and patience; you can find an affordable hotel that everyone can agree on without going outside of your budget. A vacation should be a fun and exciting get away. Don’t let something such as a simple hassle over a room bring down what should be a fun escape from reality for a while. Plan ahead and make sure this trip will not be soon forgotten.

Find the Perfect Poker Chip

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:35 +0000

There are many different types of poker chips and deciding what you want might be a little difficult first you should probably do your research because poker chips are composed of many different things. The two main poker chip compositions are clay and composite. Once you figure out whether you want clay or a composite poker chip you can then decide on a brand, design or weight. I personally think the easiest way to get all your poker supplies in one go is to get a poker chip set you, you pick the type of chip you want then choose one of the poker chip cases that the chips can come with and you are done. There are endless options to choose from so the perfect poker chip for you is out there somewhere.

Alternative to a Poker Table

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:44:53 +0000

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.

Customize Your Poker Chips

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:03:16 +0000

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.

Having Trouble Shuffling?

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:22:10 +0000

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.

Go with Plastic

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:37:51 +0000

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.

Game Room Casino Games

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:22:23 +0000

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.

Alternative to Staying Home this Holiday

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:40:32 +0000

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.

Roulette an Exciting Casino Game

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:04:10 +0000

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.