Cherry Display Case

Image from Pokerchips.com

There are many kinds of chip cases. Some are suited to just carry your chips from the table to the closet, others are true display pieces in their own right, and beg to be opened up and displayed under lights and glass. This cherry display case from Pokerchips.com is definitely among the latter. It won't be cheap, but quality never is.

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Tin Poker Signs from High Hand Designs

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High Hand Designs continues to put up some fantastic looking poker gear. For those who are looking to spruce up their poker room, or any room, don't miss these vintage looking tin poker signs. And if tin isn't your thing, they have plenty of wooden signs too!

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The Poker Cocktail

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We know that you're not supposed to drink at the table, but we're more into the "social" part of poker. At least, that's what we tell people so they don't judge us. The truth is, sometimes we just like a good stiff drink. And what better drink on a poker night, than a poker cocktail.

Here's the simple recipe from DinksMixer.com:

1 1/2 oz white rum
1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Serve.

Simple. Sweet, and Stiff, just how we like em.

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Just The Chips Holiday Buying Guide

The holidays are just around the corner, and we know that its important that you get your shopping done early. For those of you with poker lovers in your life, we have scoured our past entries to pull together some of the coolest poker gifts for you to consider. So sit back, relax, stretch out that scroll wheel finger, and take a gander at these great poker gift ideas.

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Poker Chip Art Prints

Finally, we have come across some art to decorate the JustTheChips offices! These swanky looking prints from AllPosters.com are just the right style for the poker player looking to make a statement on his or her walls. If chips are too much to stare at, don't miss this Queen of Hearts.

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Custom Poker Jewlery at Poker-Wear

If you are hosting a really posh tournament, hereis one amazing way to kick it up a notch: Have a custom bracelet made for the winner!

Poker-Wear.com is willing to make custom jewelry for you based on your design ideas.

Whether you need custom bracelets or rings in single or multiple quantities we are your source for high quality, reliable and price effective delivery of your design. Just send us an email or call with your ideas and we will produce a computer generated image using state of the art CAD design software to show you what your design will look like.

Imagine it ... the JustTheChips.com Invitational Bracelet... ahh the possibilities!

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Free Strip Poker

Look, we're not angels. We know that the magic of poker is not reserved for the thrill of collecting chips. Sometimes, you crave a little bit more...or should we say.. less.

Well if you are interested in hosting a game of strip poker to liven up the evening, may we direct you to this fine set of rules. If you are a visitor to this site, and you tend to wear clothes, we are betting you already have all you need to make an evening of it.

If, on the other hand, you prefer your strip poker to be more virtual, and less real, may we recommend this list of free strip poker sites from About.com. Our favorite has got to be Carl's Freakin Strip Poker. Simply Hilarious. Note that the links off of the About.com article, and also Carl's link, is decidedly NOT for children.

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Halloween Skull Dice

If you are looking for some fun Halloween spice to add to your gambling night, you can scare up some fun with these skull dice from UnclesGames.com.

Yes, we're shameless for using the word 'scare' like that, but hey.. you should know that about us by now.

And if you need something to do with those scary new dice.. head over to Wikipedia for a list of great games to try!

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World Poker Tour Bottle Opener

Corny? Perhaps, but definitely good for a laugh. We came across this World Poker Tour Bottle Opener today, and we just had to post it. When you pop a bottle open, you are treated to Mike Sextant and Vince Van Patten giving you some of their best from the show. It may not improve your game, but it will bring you a smile.

Here's a little from the site:

Hear thee excitement of the World Poker Tour when the opener touches the bottle cap. Touch four different times to hear four classic sound bites from the World Poker Tour. Fun gift that will make any poker lover smile. Officially licensed. Press FOUR different times to hear FOUR classic soundbites from the World Poker Tour

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Food for a Poker Night

One of those sacred duties of hosting a poker night, is providing the room with everything they will need to have a good time. This means things like having a good table, having chips, etc. But it also means providing food and drink. And while you can rely on your players to come with some food, its best to be prepared yourself. And lucky for us, Home Poker Tourney has some straight up ideas on poker vittles.

Here's a snippet:

Yeah, like I'm Martha Stewart! Did you really think that I was going to slave over a hot stove all day for you? The food for my poker nights consists of peanuts, pretzels, and make-your-own-sandwiches. My biggest claim to fame is that I offer not one, but three different types of prepared mustard!

Traditional poker food would include a first course of peanuts and pretzels. This is almost a must and no poker host would be caught dead without them! These appetizers should be made available throughout the entire evening and you should also supply water, pop, and coffee to wash them down. Poker main courses usually consist of something like sandwiches, pizza, chili, stew, baked beans, ribs, hamburgers or hot dogs. It's almost impossible for the host to get away from the game so it is best to have something that is pre-cooked or easily and quickly prepared. Buffet style or anything make-your-own is good since it frees up the host from many responsibilities. Make-your-own sandwiches, subs, or tacos usually work out very well. Pot luck is for schmucks - we're men, we're playing poker, please don't expect me to bring a tuna casserole!

Read on to get some recipes for Salsas, Hot Wings, Nachos, Pigs in a Blanket and more!

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