cheddar bob

I'm arranging my first poker night next month (we're all new to the game) and knowing there's a few seasoned players here, has anyone got any recommendations of sets to buy?

I don't want to spend a lot but it may become a regular thing so would like something that will last.

I've been on ebay and there's quite a choice.

There's going to be upto 8 people playing so will a 500 piece set be enough and is it worth getting a tabletop? Also anything else that I might be forgetting

Thanks In Advance

davegtt

Asda sell some good thick plastic chips, we bought something like 200 chips, good quality for people who dont want the real deal, they only cost about a fiver. can buy the big cases of like 1000 chips etc ofr something like £25.

wez_sti

I'd go for Micro Chips, they're ready and seconds and really nice if you put salt,vineger and ketchup in the box and give it a really good shake!








ps Sorry! bored on a Friday!

DavidBrown

SportsWorld have them in boxes (dunno how many in a box) at half-price after Xmas now, £7

Mungo

I recently played with a Texas Hold'em set that came in a small steel briefcase. Think it was £14.99. It was entirely adequate (had a beize tablecloth too). If you're a serious gambler you might want to go OTT with a proper table, guns, etc...

Dracoro

Don't forget your heavies for when someone doesn't pay up

You'll also need a visor, single dangling down light and plenty of cigars and neat spirits.

maddog321

I'd also get a dealer button - amazing how many times you forget who just dealt!!!!! (and its the spot to be in when playing poker)

davegtt

How can you forget who's just dealt, they have the cards in their hands? we have a dealer button but it doesnt get moved, its a pain in the ar$e so stays in the case

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I spent a little bit more and made sure I got 12g chips so they make a good noise

I also much prefer numbered chips ie. $5, $25, $50, $100 rather than just colours otherwise people always seem to be asking

"how much is the green chip" arrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhh

I want to then smash them in the face

I got a World Poker Tour set off fleabay cost me £40 quid and I am delighted with it.

chop

acts of kill kill carnage

Yes, numbered chips are better

Although if you just use the coloured ones you can make the values up... Doesn't have to be numbers, could be "favours"...

HowiesPreza

I'd get urself to asda mate, the set they sell for about £8 is top notch. 7.5g chips - good value and quality for starting out. But if you want the real Vegas feel get 11.5g chips i've just "upgraded" to them - they do feel nice

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Why not just buy the real deal in the first place and save the cost of upgrading

chop

HowiesPreza

Cause the asda one was my first set and it brings so many good memories back - i miss it

DJ Dunk

iTrader: (5)

Best to get a set with Big and Little Blind buttons too, as people always *forget*

GCollier

Assuming you're playing for real money I always preferred to play with notes and coins and used to call at the bank for a few bags of quid and 50p coins before a game. Makes the pots much more exciting, alive and tangible when you can see a nice wedge of cash in the centre.

sti-04!!

I got the asda set for crimbo as well

Just need to figure out how to play it

si97

get some off the web 11.5g. clay are supposed to be the best. crappy cheap plastic ones are... just cheap and feel crappy .

we play alot and they feel just like in a casino and make a good sound when you chuck them into the pile


simple search threw up

http://www.poker-chips.net

Tiggs

nothing in the UK really - i use these (they export)

http://www.buypokerchips.com/