In keeping with the fine furnishings at Touch of Class, comes this Game Room Area Rug. It is the perfect match to the pendant light we looked at earlier this week, and it is a very attractive accent to a poker room.
From Touch of Class:
Reno Game Room Area Rug revels in the history of the West's original casino city. The beige field sets off the border of card suits on tan and bark. Framing bands of white, red, and black complete the recreationally themed rug. The .5" thick polypropylene rug is machine woven in the USA.
We have often stated the importance of good lighting when creating the perfect poker setup, and this beautiful pendant light can provide just the kind of classy and cozy atmosphere that a good poker room needs.
Card enthusiasts will have an ace up their sleeve with the Card Chandeliers by Meyda Tiffany. Glass is artfully stained in olive and cream with black accents. Hardwire lights to your existing junction box or simply use the in-line switch. UL listed chandeliers come complete with canopy kit, chains, wiring, and instructions for hanging. Pendant has approx. 15' of wire and 12' of chain. Light uses your 100W max. bulb.
Poker Pendant Light is made of stained glass and brass.
If you are seeking that perfect container to hold your prized Kem Cards, then GiftsForProfessionals.com has just the thing for you: a solid wood playing card holder.
The fine looking grain will hold two decks of cards, and keep them safely away from the rigors of travel, or just provide an attractive storage location.
When you need to find just the right piece of jewelry to wear at an event, especially one that might involve you staring down an opponent across the table, you can be sure to find it at PokerBling.com. Any poker-related jewelry can be found there at reasonable prices.
One thing that we like to do is to create a persona, and then play that persona at the tables. The more you can play on the misconceptions of opponents, the more you can trap them in your machinations. And a great way to play, is to get a set of in-your-face jewelry, and lots of it, and then play the role of a not too good, but overly showy player. Then, once you feel your opponents have you pegged, turn on the real player, and go into killer shark mode.
Also, even if your strategy fails, you'll still have an attractive set of poker related bling to wear any time you like.
We've seen some odd poker merchandise, and surely card guards rank among the oddest of the lot. And this one, is the truly oddest of even those.
One thing is clear however, nobody, and we mean nobody will mess with your cards, when the "The Unabomber" is watching over them. Yep, now your cards can be safe with the Phil Laak card guard.
When setting up for the big game night, you more than likely have the basics covered. You have your big table, you have comfortable chairs, you have Kem cards, and you have the finest set of chips around (naturaly because you read JustTheChips). But have you taken care of the other details of a long poker game?
Its one thing to toss a beer glass into the cup holder on the table, but its quite another to try to find a place to put that plate of chicken fingers, or that bowl of pretzels. And so you have the need for an area of space that is near the gaming table, but apart from it. You need a drink and dinner cart, just like at the casino! The one pictured here is a high grade cart available from Kardwell.com, and its a very sturdy and reliable model. Whats nice about these is you can get a dinner cart or a drink cart separately, or together, and if you have both, then they tuck neatly into each other to save some space.
So don't leave your friends trying to hold their dinner in their lap, get some nice drink and dinner carts to keep the game flowing!
Playboy is a brand that is known the world over for more than simply naked women. It also stands as a brand that identifies with a lifestyle. Its about living a life of leisure in a world of stress. Now, you may not be purchasing that mansion, and walking around in smoking jackets all day, but you might be able to create that small corner of your home that stands as a testament to the lifestyle that Playboy has iconified.
We can see it now, your small cocktail bar, your 5 person poker table, your comfy leather chairs. And underneath them all, this swanky playboy poker chip area rug. Yep, this is just the kind of rig a poker player can get comfortable on, and curl their toes in.
ESPN Tournament Director -- Fulfilling Your Tournament Timing Needs
One of the most easily overlooked aspects of a poker tournament is in fact, the timing of the thing. Its very easy to miss the ante increases, and let a home tournament go on for jjust way too long. And unlike a tourney at a casino, your home is likely NOT equipped with all the amenities to keep a large group of people occupied for a long duration.
Enter the ESPN Tournament Director. This beauty will provide all your timing needs, and it can act as a potent reminder of the time ticking down to a big win.
From the Site:
With your new ESPN Tournamnet Director you are now ready to have your very own tournament at home just like the pros on TV. Use these guidelines to help you start your tournament. This organizer creates player starting amounts based on your selected level of play and automatically sets and increases the big and small blinds for each round. Perfect for games of 2-10 players or tournaments of any size. The digital display is bright and large enough to display the stats for an entire room! This timer includes a metal table stand, instruction manual and A/C power adapter.
We came across a pretty silly set of chips today: Vegas Chips. But these aren't the ordinary chips we showcase, no, these are actually potato chips. We know.. its silly, but they would make some good discussion at your next poker gathering. You can buy them and lots of other poker-themed foods online from VegasImage.com.
Business cards are ubiquitous. And because of that, they are easily forgotten once handed out. If you are seeking a way to truly stand out in a crowded card marketplace, why not try putting your business card on a poker chip! PokerBusinessChip.com will help you through the chip design process, and get you setup with anywhere from 500 to 2500 chips. Sure, paper cards are cheaper, but these will most certainly be memorable.
When running your home tournaments, its often overlooked that you end up having the correct denominations of chips for your tournament. But fear not! The good folks over at Home Poker Tourney have done the legwork for you with their fantastic poker chip calculator:
Here is a poker chip calculator to help you test your poker chip distribution for poker tournaments. The calculator will allow you to try out different combinations of poker chip colors and denominations. This poker chip calculator makes it easy to determine the total value of your poker chipset, how many chips are issued to each player, and how many chips remain in your set.
By testing different combinations of poker chips colors and denominations, you can determine the best setup for your poker tournaments. You will eventually discover that there is no perfect poker chip setup that will allow you to hold T1000 tournaments, T10,000 tournaments, and dealer's choice cash games with the same poker chips. You will probably have to compromise and favor one setup over another.
Sure, you can do some chip tricks, but a TRUE poker trickster can also master the card flourishes. Well if you need some guidance, then check out these card flourish tutorials on You Tube:
And to celebrate it, we bring you this sweet photo of the Rat Pack back at the Sands hotel and casino, surrounded by authentic chips, and even a spread of cards. A very attractive piece for your poker den.
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