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Today’s poker chip market is clouded with seemingly endless choices. The multitude of different chip designs and even multiple versions of the same design was all fueled by this great poker boom that has been ebbing for some time now. However, poker is here to stay and is a much more solid industry now. The poker player has benefited in so many ways that the increased variety of poker chips is just one of many perks.

The phrase “clay poker chip” means different things to different people, but everyone would agree that it carries a connotation of quality. Whether it means a quality composite chip with a clay feel or a top of the line casino chip that is the real deal in the arena of clay poker chips, people at all levels of taste and budget can enjoy a version of clay poker chip.

Clay composite chips are abundant with options in design, weight, values, and colors. As an estimate, there are at least 30 different designs in the home poker market and the chip weights vary from 9 grams to 15 grams. Many are priced around $.10 per chip, while others sport prices above $.40 per chip. Some offer 2 color designs and others are 3 color designs. If values are important, at least one fourth of the lines classifed as clay or clay composite either already have denominations on the chip or offer a custom option that makes adding the values possible.

True clay poker chips as used in a casino are available in many varieties of the Paulson chip line. These lines are made in the same factories as casino poker chips and to the same exacting standards. However the designs are unique to the home market. This ensures security for casinos, since the chips made for each individual casino can not be duplicated. If you are wanting a set of these authentic casino chips be prepared to pay a healthy price around $1.25 per chip. Currently, the available lines of Paulson clay poker chips include denominated and non denominated chip lines.

If you happen to choose a clay composite chip, you will save money and open up a couple of options for customization or personalization. The most common method for personalization is gold foil hot stamping and it is normally used to place initials or values onto the poker chips. This process will also allow for single color logo placement on the poker chips by making a custom die. For additional flexibility and custom poker chips with more than one color in the customized area, custom labels should be considered. These custom labels allow for full color logos or other custom designs. When purchasing labels for poker chips it is best to purchase the lables with the chips. You should also be certain that the labels are not cheap. You will want to make sure the label is coated with PVC or some other protective layer that will not peel off. Additionally, you will want to purchase poker chips that are made for labels and have the labels installed by the vendor.