Video poker is a popular casino game that combines the elements of slot machines and five-card draw poker. Players are dealt five cards, and they can choose to hold or discard any number of cards. The cards that are discarded are replaced with new cards from the deck. The goal of video poker is to […]
Gambling chips
Gambling chips are small disks used on gaming tables in casinos or games like poker. They allow players to easily identify the value of wagers and winnings.
Casino chips come in various denominations, usually corresponding to monetary values like $1, $5, $25, $100, etc. Each chip has its value clearly printed or impressed on it. Chips have various colors corresponding to their value – lower value chips like $1 may be white, higher values like $25 are often green, and $100 chips are usually red. This allows croupiers and players to quickly identify values from across the table.
Chips are traditionally round discs but some novelty shapes may also be used. Edge spots or notches help identify authentic casino-issued chips from fakes.
Players exchange cash for chips at the casino cashier window or cage before entering the gaming floor. Chips are redeemed for cash when leaving or cashing out of a game.
Well-run casinos closely control chip inventory to prevent counterfeiting and ensure integrity of games. Surveillance cameras monitor all chip transactions.