How to Shop For Poker Chips

Step 1: Poker Chip Quality Decide the quality of chips you want: Casino Style or Economical   Casino Style chips are made out of a Clay Composite. These are the most popular and are the style of chips used in actual casinos.     Economical chips are made out of Acrylic or Plastic. They're lightweight yet durable and come in a variety of colors. If you're going to buy an Economical chip, no need to go any further. Simply choose the quantity you want to purchase.   Step 2: Poker Chip Pattern The pattern is the design that encircles the outer ring of the chip on each side.   Casino Style chips are available in Diamond, Suited, Dice, Striped and Specialty patterns with logos like pictures of playing cards or the classic Welcome to Las Vegas sign.     Our most popular patterns are the suited patterns. The chip is encircled with clubs, hearts, spades, and/or diamonds.

Step 3: Poker Chip Weight
The most popular weight for casino style poker chips is 11.5 grams, followed by 8 grams. 11.5 gram poker chips feel as though you are holding something of substance. These are standard weight casino chips and by far our best sellers.

Step 4: Poker Chip Value and Quantity
Of course you can assign whatever value you wish to each color poker chip when you sit down to play a game of poker. Keep in mind that you will want to have a larger quantity of low value chips since these get played the most. Here is an example of some commonly accepted values:

• Red Chips = $1
• White Chips = $5
• Green Chips = $25
• Black Chips = $100

Again, you can choose any color for any denomination you prefer, just be sure to buy the appropriate proportions. Here are some quantity suggestions:

• 3 to 4 players, purchase at least 300 chips
• 5 to 6 players, purchase at least 500 chips
• 7 to 8 players, purchase at least 700 chips

Customized Poker Chips
If you want your poker chips customized, we can hot stamp one side with gold foil lettering, and your choice of letters, numbers, or characters. There's nothing quite like hosting your own poker party with a set of personalized poker chips to add a big money, high roller feel. If you're a serious poker player, this can give you a psychological edge right off the bat. If you just play casually it adds an element of fun and authenticity. Another advantage of customized poker chips is security if you don't know the players well. With personalized poker chips, you don't have to worry about players bringing extra chips to the game and slipping them in their stack.