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Last updated: Saturday, November 18, 2006 | 95 Views Tags: denomination, differnt types, home game, home games, poker chips, pros and cons, types of poker
We’ve have a reader question come in on the subject of poker. Let’s take a look:
The type of poker chip has nothing to do with the game itself. This is simply for show. Some people purchase more expensive chips for a more authentic casino-like experience.
You can probably get away with two different colors at the minimum. A simple small denomination of chips that works is two colors each of eight chips:
example:
$1000 total. (you don't need this to play, a buy in at whatever can be set ahead of time. i.e. $5 each)
-8 Red representing 25 dollars each
-8 Black representing 100 dollars each
I suggest starting at 25 dollars for the small blind and 50 dollars for the big blind and increasing about every 20 minutes. I also suggest introducing a third color (any color) and give each player 1 or 2 of those chips to make a larger starting amount to make your game last longer, which will be more enjoyable.
There are plenty of websites out there that will teach you if you need more information about the game itself. Try www.ultimatebet.net
Have fun and good luck!
Mike Smith
November 18, 2006
Well to be a bit more simple, I'll break it down this way.
Chip Types:
They have chip sets that are "clay-composite" with metal inserts. They're the same size (maybe a mm or less off) as casino chips, and the same weight. Not as high quality material, but MUCH cheaper. Can easily find like a 500 chip set on ebay that allows you to choose what colors you want.
Now, if you want what the big boys use at the Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Excalbur, Monte Carlo, etc. It's from a company called Paulson. You're going to be spending about a dollar a chip, and you'll never have to buy chips again for home use (literally NEVER). The clay composite would last plenty of time though.
Last option is plastic, which is crap.
In casinos, the colors are broken this way
White/Blue - $1
Red - $5
Green - $25
Black - $100
Purple - $500
Yellow - $1000
Tournament values can vary, but this is the standard in casinos throughout the US and Canada (haven't played in Europe).
For what to use, it depends on what you're playing. Can just make all chips worth $1 and play a 2/4 limit game, or for no limit as in tournaments, usually having a value of 1000-1500 chips to start is right, and start blinds at 25/50 or so, upping every 10 minutes or so. It's all very variable, just look around at what other tournaments use and see what fits you the best.