What are the chips displayed in high stakes poker (1 Viewer)

[Francisho]

Wondering what are those chips. They are the initial impetus for me to explore the world of chips lol.

 

[David O]

Those are generally the house chips of whatever casino they are being filmed at. Each season was filmed at a different casino. If you find out which season the picture is from it is easily searched.

David O

 

[Francisho]

Those are generally the house chips of whatever casino they are being filmed at. Each season was filmed at a different casino. If you find out which season the picture is from it is easily searched.

David O

Thank you! I did a search and found out they are from golden nuggets casinos.

 

[Francisho]

Those are generally the house chips of whatever casino they are being filmed at. Each season was filmed at a different casino. If you find out which season the picture is from it is easily searched.

David O

David, mind if I ask another question with regard to casino chips: how come some casino chips are so "colorful", while others are very standard, like "$1 white, $5 red, $25 green etc"?

Is there a reason behind this?

 

[gopherblue]

David, mind if I ask another question with regard to casino chips: how come some casino chips are so "colorful", while others are very standard, like "$1 white, $5 red, $25 green etc"?

Is there a reason behind this?

It depends on many factors, including whether the local gambling commission mandates certain base colors for specific denominations. After that, it depends whether the casino wants colorful chips or not. Certain denominations have certain base colors by law in some states/localities, others don't have mandated colors. Traditionally, the "Vegas" colors are $1: white/blue, $2.50: pink, $5: red, $25: green, $100: black, $500: purple, etc., but that isn't always the case. California colors are different (e.g., yellow $5s, black $20s and white $100s), and Reno colors are all over the place (see my Riversides or the Mapes). But most places, regardless of location, conform to the traditional Vegas colors. Higher denom chips ($1000, $5000s, $25000, etc) tend to be even more colorful, and are usually quite distinctive.

Spot patterns and spot colors are an entirely different matter. These can be almost anything, so long as they aren't identical to another casino's chips, and serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose--the spots help with counting chips in stacks and telling if all the chips in a stack are the same denomination, and the colors are a way to make the chips pretty.

 

[David O]

David, mind if I ask another question with regard to casino chips: how come some casino chips are so "colorful", while others are very standard, like "$1 white, $5 red, $25 green etc"?

Is there a reason behind this?

Different states have different colors standards. Also you will find that many of the higher denom chips will be more colorful. Like in Vegas. the casinos will follow what the Gaming commission may require, like colors and security features. In Vegas you will usually find the $1 as a blue chip, $5 as red, $25 as green and the $100's as black. The higher denom chips with then start to get more colorful. The $500 are usually usually Purple and the $1000 chips are usually yellow or orange. In the higher denim chips you will also find more spots and more colors.
If you want to see what chips are in play in Vegas and also what chips were in play you need to visit chip guide.com.

I see you are new to the site so welcome. If you have not posted in the introduction page (https://www.pokerchipforum.com/forums/pcf-introductions-and-check-ins.7/) please do and introduce yourself to the community. There are many knowledgeable members here that are willing to help. Be careful though because once you get bit by the chip bug there is no cure or turning back!

Welcome!

David O

 

[Francisho]

It depends on many factors, including whether the local gambling commission mandates certain base colors for specific denominations. After that, it depends whether the casino wants colorful chips or not. Certain denominations have certain base colors by law in some states/localities, others don't have mandated colors. Traditionally, the "Vegas" colors are $1: white/blue, $2.50: pink, $5: red, $25: green, $100: black, $500: purple, etc., but that isn't always the case. California colors are different (e.g., yellow $5s, black $20s and white $100s), and Reno colors are all over the place (see my Riversides or the Mapes). But most places, regardless of location, conform to the traditional Vegas colors.

Spot patterns and spot colors are an entirely different matter. These can be almost anything, so long as they aren't identical to another casino's chips, and serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose--the spots help with counting chips in stacks and telling if all the chips in a stack are the same denomination, and the colors are a way to make the chips pretty.

Thank you very much for your explanation!

 

[Francisho]

Different states have different colors standards. Also you will find that many of the higher denom chips will be more colorful. Like in Vegas. the casinos will follow what the Gaming commission may require, like colors and security features. In Vegas you will usually find the $1 as a blue chip, $5 as red, $25 as green and the $100's as black. The higher denom chips with then start to get more colorful. The $500 are usually usually Purple and the $1000 chips are usually yellow or orange. In the higher denim chips you will also find more spots and more colors.
If you want to see what chips are in play in Vegas and also what chips were in play you need to visit chip guide.com.

I see you are new to the site so welcome. If you have not posted in the introduction page (https://www.pokerchipforum.com/forums/pcf-introductions-and-check-ins.7/) please do and introduce yourself to the community. There are many knowledgeable members here that are willing to help. Be careful though because once you get bit by the chip bug there is no cure or turning back!

Welcome!

David O

Thank you David for your kind explanation and warm welcome!

 

[gopherblue]

Thank you very much for your explanation!

No prob. Welcome to PCF!