Poker Chips

Poker chips are a kind of tokens which signifies a predetermined amount of money. These poker chips are generally used in casinos. The term ‘poker chip’ in the gaming industry means ‘Cheques’ or ‘Checks’. The poker chip contains no value whereas cheque contains a particular value and can be used in exchange for money. In casinos, the player gives token coins or poker chips and gets the money at a cashier station, at a slot machine or at the gaming tables.

The poker chips are regarded as an important part of the environment of casino which is exchanged for some currency which has no value outside the casino. The geared cartridge roll center in tape cartridges is known as the poker chip.

Construction and Design of Poker Chips

The most common chips used in reliable casinos are the ‘clay chips’ but can be more precisely elaborated as Compression Molded Chips. Modern poker chips are made up of the fine material which is more long-lasting than clay. Some of the poker chips are made from an earthen material like chalk and sand. The process which is used in the manufacture of these poker chips is very costly and requires a lot of time and varies according to the manufacturer. The clay chip which contains printed graphics is known as an inlay. This inlay is made from paper and is covered by a thin film of plastic and then it is used on the chip before the compression molding process. Then the inlay is eternally fixed to the chip and the chip cannot be removed till it is destroyed.

The Ceramic poker chips are made by ChipCo International and were introduced in the mid of 1980 and are generally used in casinos which are easily available in the home market. The poker chips which are used in American casinos weigh more than 10g but their original weight is between 8.5-10g and some of the inlayed poker chips can also weigh more. The poker chips which contain high value are usually formed like plaques.

Color of Poker Chips

The poker chips can be available in many colors like white, blue, red and black. $2.50 poker chips are generally used for blackjack tables. The Tropicana Casino use pink chips in poker games. Most of the casinos in California and Las Vegas use white or blue chips in various poker games. Some of the poker chips are also available in orange and yellow color and comes in a large size.

Security of Poker Chips

The poker chips contain large number of security features. Certain poker chips involve RFID technology like used in Wynn Casino in Las Vegas . The poker chips used in various tournaments are very cheap and are made up of simple design. These poker chips are designed using a single color, a basic mark on the interior and a small diameter so that the players can distinguish between denominations.