Before you buy poker chips

 Before You Buy Poker Chips

We know that we prefer poker with chips to cash. Chips are safer than cash, feel better in your hand and look better stacked in front you. You also sound better clicking and tapping into the pot. Not all poker games are created equal, and so are the poker chips that they are used. You should know some things about your poker chips before you decide to buy them.

How many Poker Chips can I buy

You'll need to have different quantities depending on the size and complexity of your game. We recommend:

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200 Chips per 3-4 Players

400 Chips per 5-6 Players

600 Chips per Player

800 Chips For 8-10+ Players

While you might end up with more chips that you actually need, it's better to have too much than too little.

What are the Color Denominations?

Many cheap chips sets are too colorful. If you follow the casino's lead, limit yourself to four colors. This color scheme will work no matter what level of play you have.

WHITE 1 unit

RED - 5 Units

GREEN - 25 Units

BLACK - 100 units

It's similar to most card rooms' color schemes, making it easy for players to remember.

Clay

Three types of materials are used in poker chips. The most popular type of poker chips is clay, although they are actually made from a mixture of clay and other materials. Their standard casino size of 39 mm is clay. They weigh 8 to 11.5g each and have a good heft. You can give your players an unforgettable experience by spending the extra money to get these chips. These chips can have custom designs. Although this can make it more expensive, it will almost completely eliminate the possibility of someone introducing chips into your games.

Metal

The second type of poker chip is made from a metal core wrapped in plastic. It weighs either 8 grams or 11.5g. These metal-core composite poker chip are the best match for what you'll see in most casinos today and are a durable, good choice. These are the chips to choose if your game is professional in all aspects (except for the rake).

Plastic

Plastic poker chips are the final option. Although they're not as strong as the other kinds of chips, and they come in a wider range of colors, plastic poker chips can be a great option. Although you can find better plastic chips than those available at department stores and toy shops, we recommend that beginners start with the cheapest and save your money until you have the opportunity to buy metal-core and clay chips. How to Buy Cheap Poker Supplies and Still Get Value