When you play poker at home it is very important to have the right poker chips set. An outstanding poker chips set serves 2 purposes. Firstly it makes playing more fun, but secondly it is a mark of class. Just like any other status symbol the kind of set that the host of the poker game uses is a sign of their prestige.



Now here are some examples of how poker chips sets can show you a lot about the host of the poker game that you are at. A set of plastic Wal-mart chips will show your friends that you are not a poker game enthusiast and this is just a one time deal. A composite poker chips set tells them that "OK you are a little interested in the game but also are a little stingy about the chips you play with." However if you really want to impress your friends get a set of Paulson clay poker chips, preferably engraved with a custom image. This will proclaim your love of the game and that you would never dream of giving your gaming friends anything less than the best. Prestige is everything when it comes to a poker chips set.

After you decide what kind of poker chip set you want, the next thing to decide is what kind of case you want your chips in. If you're going to keep your chips at home, then you may want to go with a beautiful mahogany display case with sliding draws, lush green felt and a glass top so you can always look at your little beauties. If you'll be carrying your chips around, then you'll want a poker chip set with a carrying case.

There are two types of cases you're likely to find for a poker chip set. These two are aluminum and wood. Wood may look a little better, but for durability, aluminum is the way to go. At this point you're just looking for something that will get your chips from point A to point B without damaging your chips. Wood cases can chip and crack, but you've got to beat an aluminum case pretty dang hard to get it to buckle.

Now you've decided on a type of chip and a type of case. The last bit of advice I have for you is to make sure your poker chip set has the following: Poker chips (of course), a dealer button, and at least two decks of cards. Many poker chip sets have five dice too. That's fine, as long as you have the other stuff.

You are ready to go with your new poker chip case. Now go ahead and begin playing your own games with your friends. Work on your poker skills but above all enjoy your game.