Types of Poker Chips
There are innumerous types of poker chips and for the sake of simplicity we can divide them into clay chips and plastic chips. Clay poker chips have been around since a long time. These chips have been changed and altered to suit the requirements by different people. Clay Chips are not made from pure clay now. As these chips break very easily so they have been replaced by clay filled composites which makes the chips stronger and provide greater security. The material and look of the clay chips has been altered during different times. During the last century clay chips were made with printed centers and some embellishment was there on the edges. This was done for security by casinos. Thereafter chips were made with logos and impressions.
Now the chips used at various casinos are quite varied. Different casinos order their chips according to their specific liking. These chips are made using a blend of different materials i.e. plastic rims with metal centers. There may be designs, outlines, prints, etc on the chips and some casinos even get their logos on the chips for greater safety. Clay poker chips are easier to use and handle as they are not slippery. The other types of chips used often are composite clay chips, composite metal chips and plastic chips.
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