100 Heavy Poker Chips

When hosting a home poker game, the quality of the poker chips you provide is one of the keys to impressing your buddies and providing the feel and atmosphere of being in a real casino. Cheap, low quality plastic chips are to be avoided at all costs.

• 100 Heavy Poker Chips Brands
• Cents Poker Chip
• Poker Chips For Sale
• 100 Heavy Poker Chips Poker
• Bicycle Poker Chips 100
• Cheap Poker Chips
• 1000 Poker Chips Set

There isn’t a reason to not get a good set of quality chips since they really aren’t as expensive as you might think. In this article, I will give you all the information you need to find the best set of chips for your poker nights that won’t break the bank.

The 5 best home poker chip sets for under $100:

Welcome To Apache Poker Chips. Apache Poker Chips has been operating in Las Vegas since 1999. Being located in Las Vegas gives us the opportunity to play with and review all new products as soon as they become available. We sell the same chips and cards used at the top Casinos around the world.

• Enhance your at-home poker playing with our wide selection of custom poker chips, poker playing cards, and other unique poker merchandise.Our poker chips boast a professional appearance with your own full-color logo or print, making them a great choice for your cash games and tournaments.
• 13.5 gram Clay Poker Chips - Our 13.5 gram poker chips are what we consider our clay poker chips. 'Clay' is one of the most overly used terms used in the poker chip industry. Contrary to popular belief, no poker chip has been made of 100% clay since the 1950's because the material intself is too brittle and would not last very long with regular.
• 'What is the best poker chip you have?' The answer is different for everyone and is all based on preference and budget. Most people like the heavier 14 gram clay poker chips with denominations. While some prefer the classic non denominated chips. And a casino enthusiast will prefer our Pure Clay or Ceramic options.

#1. BBP 300 Piece Set

This poker chip set is perfect for just about any home game. It comes with different 5 chip colors and, as a bonus, it has an upgraded metal dealer, small, and big blind buttons. By far the best value. Highly recommended.

#2. JPC 500 Piece Crown Casino Set

If you need more chips, then this 500 piece, 7 color set, will do nicely. It is one of the more beautifully designed chips out there, and still reasonably priced.

#3. Monte Carlo Club Set

If you don’t mind paying a bit more, you will be rewarded with this 500 piece, 6-color, set. As far as aesthetics go, you can’t beat the design of these chips. This set is my personal favorite.

#4. Royal Flush Chip Set

This 500 piece set is a beautiful variation of a classic design. Denominations are clearly marked on each chip and each chip shows a strong poker hand, 4 royal flushes and one 4 of a kind on the five different chip colors.

#5. Personalized Custom Poker Chips

If you are looking for a great custom poker gift idea, look no further. These personalized poker chips can be engraved with a Gold or Silver stamp with up to 3 letters on each chip. Comes with 500 total pieces.

What To Look For In Poker Chips

Most casino chips are made from clay or even ceramic. The standard size is about 39 millimeters thickness with a weight of between 8.5 and 10 grams. These types of chips are extremely expensive, usually in the $1 to $2 range per chip. Ouch!

I would recommend never bothering to buy true “casino quality” chips for your typical home game since you are really just wasting money. Casino simulated chips are so much cheaper and still have the look and heft of the “real” thing.

So, unless you have very deep pockets and want to splurge, there is nothing wrong with just getting some really good plastic composite chips, which are really nice in their own right. To me, a good equivalent is found by considering chess boards and pieces.

Sure, you can buy a fancy ebony board and pieces and spend a boatload of money. But, will they help you play any better?

My Top 5 Recommendations

1. BBP 300 Piece Set

This 300 chipset is what I would call an entry-level model. There is nothing fancy about the chips, which are the ones I have been using for years.

They have an excellent weight to them and are durable enough to last through being taken and played with by my three kids. I am not sure what they did with them, but it wasn’t poker. They probably used them as some makeshift Legos to build a castle of some sort. But, I digress.

I would recommend this set if it is your first time buying poker chips and you host a casual poker game with 3-5 buddies. 300 pieces are more than enough to accommodate 6 or fewer people. They will work perfectly whether you play cash games or tournaments.

The set comes with a nice quality aluminum, felt-lined, case which seems to be a sturdy construction. I have had no problems with it yet, and I am sure it has been banged around often enough out in my garage. I always feel like some kind of “gangster” whenever I break out the poker chips, fully expecting the case to one day to be full of cash. I only wish.

Additional accessories include dice, waterproof playing cards, and metal buttons. The cards are nothing special, however, they do look cool. I will just stick with my Copags, which you can read about in my detailed quality poker card review.

My favorite part of this set is the attractive metal buttons that come as a bonus. They actually look over the top nice and almost worth buying the poker chip set for these alone. Overall, this is one of the best “bang for your buck” poker chips sets out there and is the biggest sure bet you can purchase for your home game (click the link to check Amazon price).

2. JPC 500 Piece Set

These poker chips are a slight step up from your typical home game quality poker sets. I really like the way they look and how you can also more easily employ them in cash games, where more denominations are typically required. The only minor knock on these chips is that the “white” chips are actually gray, even though they are not close enough in shade to the black chips to make it a problem. Therefore, that is a minor concern and should not be a deal-breaker.

I recommend this set if you want a slightly upgraded set and need to accommodate between 7 and 10 people. 300 pieces simply won’t cut it for over 6 people.

This set also comes with a decent carrying case (although not high quality), 2 decks of playing cards, 5 red dice, and a standard white dealer button. If you want a nicer button, check out this upgrade, found on Amazon. They are basically the same buttons as found in the BBP set. Or, if you host tournaments, you might want to invest in a dealer button that also doubles as a poker tournament timer.

Overall, JPC Crown Casino is a nice middle of the road chipset that has an attractive design, nice heft, and will fit nicely into most people’s budgets. It is highly unlikely that anyone would ever be disappointed in this set. However, if your tastes are slightly more extravagant and you want poker chips that feel more like being in an actual casino, check out the next set on my list.

3. Monte Carlo Club Set

These chips are a bit higher quality than the other two sets, although not by much. What I really like about them is that the manufacturer has gone out of their way to simulate real casino chips. And while it’s virtually impossible completely match the quality of casino chips (sets would cost in the $1,000 range), this set does a really good job of it.

The denominations are all predominately displayed on each of the 6 different chips; $1, $5, $25, $100, $500, and $1,000, all come with the set. There is a standard dealer button as well as small and big blind buttons included. The two decks of cards are really low quality, but we don’t buy chipsets to get cards, do we? One odd thing is that the set doesn’t come with dice. I say it’s odd since almost every set I’ve ever seen has dice in it. Even so, I have never used dice, so it’s not a deal-breaker for me. Well, enough about the lack of dice, I am rambling.

Overall, this “casino simulation” chipset will satisfy just about any group of friends you could have over. Anyone would be proud to use these chips, even high rollers. In fact, this is one of the best home game set of poker chips you can hope to buy for around $100. The price will vary slightly so please check the latest Amazon price.

4. 500 Piece Royal Flush Poker Chips

These chips are a nice quality composite design. If you are looking for something a bit unique, here you go. Each of the 5 different chip colors come with a different poker hand shown against a lighted “sunrise” field. As expected, there are the 4 different royal flushes shown as well as 4 of a kind for the $1 chip. This set is a bit different than many of the other sets and will almost definitely be a hit at the next home game or poker night.

The 500 piece set comes with 2 run-of-the-mill decks of playing cards (average quality) along with 5 dice. The aluminum carrying case does its job but isn’t anything fancy. Of course, who buys a poker chip set for the case?

In my opinion, this case is extremely good at its price point. It’s not my favorite set, but the reviews are really good. Therefore, I believe these chips will be really attractive to a lot of people. Take a look at the listing and see what you think.

5. Personalized Custom Poker Chips

The perfect Christmas, birthday, or any holiday present for a friend or loved one. If you want to buy something special and unexpected for a poker enthusiast, nothing is better than a custom gift. I recommend getting them their initials or even just the first letter of their last name on every chip.

100 Heavy Poker Chips Brands

The chipset comes with 500 pieces with 4 different types. Each individual chip will be stamped on both sides with either Gold or Silver hot stamp foil. Only uppercase letters are allowed.

Additionally, the set comes with two decks of cards, and a dealer, small blind, and big blind button. The aluminum case is heavy duty with a black felt interior. The weight of each chip is 11.5 grams, which is a nice hefty weight for poker chips. For more details and to see reviews, check out the Amazon listing.

Poker Chip Specifics & Variations

When it comes to purchasing the best playing cards for hosting the perfect poker night, here are a few things to consider.

Materials

There are 4 major materials that you find poker chips made of; Plastic, Composite, Clay, and Ceramic.

• Plastic Poker Chips
  The bottom of the barrel type is the red, white, and blue design that you commonly see sold in second-hand stores. You can get a large set for under $20, however, I would recommend never investing in these unless it’s to let your kids play with them. If you whip these puppies out on your neighborhood poker night, prepare to be ridiculed and laughed at by your buddies. There are slightly nicer solid plastic chips available, but they are in the same price range as good composite chips. It’s like putting a Yugo next to a Toyota Corolla for the same price.

• Composite Poker Chips
  Okay, so technically these are made of plastic. However, it is more of a “clay-like” resin than the typical cheap looking stuff. With metal typically included inside the chip, and an attractive finish applied, you would never know that they are actually made of plastic. The only thing you will miss is the sound that these chips make when clinked around on the table. They definitely sound different than high-quality casino chips, but that’s the price you pay (literally) for obtaining them at 10% of the cost.

• Clay Poker Chips
  Clay chips are actually pretty rare nowadays. Since they are fragile and tend to randomly break occasionally, casinos got tired of having to replace them too often. Therefore, newer chips are being invested in that have very little, if any clay in them anymore. Some manufacturers are now mixing clay with different forms of plastic, to retain some of the qualities of clay, but with much more durability.

• Ceramic Poker Chips
  If you go to a casino today, there is a good chance that you will be using ceramic poker chips. They are infinitely more durable than clay, or any other material for that matter. Since these are the crème de la crème of poker chips, don’t get your hopes up on getting any at a reasonable price. The minimum you will likely pay for the “entry-level” of ceramic chips, is around .40 to .60 a chip, like these found on Amazon. They are extremely nice and will definitely impress people. Even so, I can think of much better ways to spend a few hundred dollars, like on a top of the line poker table. It’s not that I am trying to discourage you from spending all this cash, it’s just that most people will be impressed by some really good composite chips (like the ones recommended above).

Weight

Ironically, authentic casino chips do not weigh as much as most composite home game poker chips. The actual weight of most casino chips is between 8.5 and 10 grams, whereas most mid-priced composite chips are 11.5 grams. It makes sense to make the latter heavier, that way there’s no chance of anyone confusing “real” chips from over the counter ones. In truth, I actually prefer the slightly heavier chips, so it suits me just fine that that’s the weight of my personal set.

Denominations

There is generally some uniformity and standards when it comes to how much different poker chip colors are valued. That way, when a group of strangers play with chips that are unmarked with a dollar amount, everyone will still generally know how much each chip is worth. The standard denominations are as follows:

• White: $1
• Red: $5
• Blue: $10
• Green: $25
• Black: $100

Sometimes there are additional colors thrown in the mix, like yellow ($2), purple ($25), orange ($50), light blue ($2000), and even pink ($2.50 or $250). If you have trouble remembering the standard colors, or your group are beginning players, I would suggest buying a set that comes with the denominations emblazoned upon the chips. If this is the case, I recommend the JPCs.

Quantity

Common sense prevails when it comes to how many of each denomination a poker chip set will come with. Usually, the next to smallest size denomination will end up being the most used chip of the bunch and the highest dollar amounts are generally the least used. For example, the Monte Carlo set comes with 100 whites, 150 reds, 100 greens, 100 blacks, 25 purples, and 25 yellows. So, if you happen to see a chipset that is top-heavy on chip counts, steer clear.

Graphics & Designs

Most chips will have a printed inlay or sticker as a label. Cheaper designs will show wear and tear after a few sessions when the stickers start peeling off. Higher-end chips will generally be “hot stamped”, often with gold or silver text stamped on them. There is nothing wrong with chips that have an inlay, each set I have reviewed here does not appear to have a history of a “peeling sticker” problem.

As far as shape goes, everyone always expects to use rounded chips. Nowadays chips also come in squares as well. However, you typically only see this shape in European casinos. In my opinion, they are a bit unwieldy to handle, I would recommend sticking to the traditional shape; the good ol’ circle.

Texture

By texture, what I mean is whether a poker chip is flat or has ridges. Generally speaking, most composite chips are relatively smooth compared to authentic casino chips. This is due to the usage of an inlay or sticker. If there is any texture to the chip, it is typically around the edge in a circle around the center. For the most part, any texture will only enhance the aesthetic nature of a poker chip. Unless of course, if that texture interferes with the ability to stack the chips in an orderly manner. This is not a common issue and has not been reported to be a problem with any of the sets that I recommend on this list.

Additional Accessories

There are a few things you might want to consider to compliment your purchase of a poker chipset.

• If you plan on traveling to your poker game or taking your set on vacation, you might want to invest in an attractive and durable carrying case. Here is the type I recommend, click to see Amazon listing.
• Most sets come with the same old boring dealer button. I recommend upgrading and getting this nice gold button, now available on Amazon.
• My favorite poker playing cards are made by Copag, they are infinitely better than anything that comes standard with a poker chipset. And, in my opinion, the only thing more important than quality poker chips, is really nice playing cards.
• Your mileage will vary when it comes to poker tables. Your needs may range from only need a simple cloth or rubber roll-up poker mat all the way up to the finest high-end professional poker tables. However, most folks will settle in on a nice folding poker table, like this really popular one found on Amazon. To find out more about the specifics, read my poker table buyer’s guide.
• Speed up your home games with a manual or electric card shuffler. Here is my favorite one (Click to see Amazon listing).

Summary

Having a poker night is all about the poker and poker chips are one of the most important tools of the trade. I mean we can’t really bet without them, right? They are a big investment in the enjoyment of your home game and should not be discounted when you are buying what you need for your poker night.

However, there is no reason you have to spend hundreds of dollars either. For under $100, you can buy really nice quality poker chips that will impress your friends and add to the overall fun of your home poker games.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to browse my other articles for more poker information.

We spent over 30 hours researching and testing more than 15 different types and brands of poker chips and found that quality, materials, and amount of chips included in the set were the most important factors for consumers who were shopping for poker chips. Poker Chip Set by Trademark Poker scored high marks in all categories and is our overall top pick. This complete set of poker chips includes everything needed to have a great poker game. There are 500 chips in this set along with two decks of cards, and poker buttons so you can play Texas Hold’em as well as other games. These quality chips are made from composite resin with an insert to give it the feel of casino-quality clay poker chips.

Poker Chips Reviews

Playing poker with poker chips rather than cash is a preference many card players have. Quality poker chips provide a more authentic poker feel to your game that you just can’t get with cash. Not all poker chips are made the same. There are high quality chips that have a heftier weight, lightweight plastic chips, and everything in between.

With so many different styles and choices on the market it can be really overwhelming to figure out which poker chips are the best for your needs. We have provided you with a few tools that will make the whole process much easier. First, we have added reviews of the three top-rated poker chip sets on the market below. These reviews will share the features and benefits of these sets and why they are so good.

We have also included a buying guide that will give you much more detailed information on what to look for when you are shopping for poker chips, what features are available, and what you can look at and consider ensuring you choose a quality set of chips that will enhance your poker games.

1. Trademark Poker

Best Overall Poker Chips

Trademark Poker offers players of all skill levels a set of quality poker chips that will take your weekly poker games to the next level.

There are four different colored chips representing four different values, 2 decks of standard-sized cards, and poker buttons too.

Cents Poker Chip

The pattern around the edge of each chip feature dice and stripes, alternating and are made from composite resin with an insert that provides that casino style weight and feel.

This set comes in an aluminum carrying case so you can keep your chips and other poker supplies safe and protected from damage.

The tray inserts that are included are covered with soft, velvety velour in black that is dust resistant. The purpose of this velour is to keep the chips and other parts of this set looking just like new. This is the perfect set of poker chips for adults and kids.

In addition to poker, you can host Blackjack games, Texas Hold’em, and others as well. Included in this set are 150 white chips, 200 red chips, 100 green chips, 50 black chips, 2 decks of standard-sized cards, 1 little blind, 1 dealer , and 1 big blind button.

– Jonathan Maxwell

2. Cardinal

Best Overall Poker Chips – Runner Up

This great set of poker chips and cards by Cardinal sets you up for a great night of poker that your friends will enjoy too.

Included are 300 poker chips that feature the professional weight and feel card players love. There is also a dealer button and one deck of poker cards included in this set.

The aluminum case is sturdy and provides a convenient, easy to transport place to keep all your poker chips safe.

Each poker chip weighs 11 ½ grams for the ultimate poker experience. Colors included are black with white, blue with white, green with white, red with white and white with blue; each chip represents a different amount. You’ll be ready for a great night of poker when you get this set; makes a great gift for any card lover as well.

– Jonathan Maxwell

3. Pro Poker Clay

This deluxe set of poker chips and cards offer you and your friends the chance to feel like you’re playing in a casino for real.

The 14 gram, clay poker chips have that popular, heavy weight to them that feel good in your hands while you’re playing. They are perfect for regular, weekly poker games, tournaments, or just the occasional game too.

Included in this great set are 320 chips, 2 decks of plastic playing cards, 2 cutting cards, Jumbo index and more. These cards are washable as well as long lasting and durable.

You will also get a free poker felt, dealer buttons, and a sturdy, synthetic leather case reinforced with metal. This set makes a great gift for the poker lover in your life.

– Jonathan Maxwell

Poker Chips For Sale

These three top-rated poker chip sets contain high quality poker chips that offer the weight and feel of professional casino-style chips. All three selections provide you with plenty of chips for your games and come in convenient, durable cases that will keep the chips safe and contained.

Taking the time to sort through the numerous poker chips styles and sets available and find the ones that are high quality, heavy weight, and durable is a great way to end up with a set of chips that you and your family and friends love playing with every time you play poker or other betting games.

The right kind of quality poker chips will make playing poker and other card games much more enjoyable and authentic feeling. Once you are ready to purchase poker chips, considering one of the top three selections featured above is a great place to start. If you do not see the poker chips you are looking for in any of the top-rated selections above we have added 7 more choices for you to consider.

Poker Chips Comparison

Poker Chips Buying Guide

There are four basic types of poker chips that you can purchase. We have listed all four types below along with some information about each so you can tell the difference between them and decide which type you are looking for.

• Cheap Plastic Chips – There are two styles of plastic poker chips to choose from. The first set is the cheapest of all poker chips. They are very cheaply made and can be purchased anywhere for only a couple of dollars in some places which is why they have the nickname of “supermarket chips”. These chips usually come in red, white, blue, and do not have denominations on the chips themselves. These are great for kids that enjoy playing card games. But should not ever be used for adult poker games.
• Less-Cheap Plastic Chips – these super diamond chips are better than the supermarket chips. They are not flimsy like the above chips are and have a normal size and weight. They do not have any metal inserts so there is no clang when they are used. These chips are inexpensive and customizable. They do look like budget chips so if you are trying to make an impression and offer people serious poker games you won’t really accomplish that with these chips.
• ABS Plastic Chips – These chips are one of the most popular chips on the market. They are also sometimes called Dice chips since all of the chips have a ring of dice or card suits around the edges. The majority of these chips contain metal slugs that add weight to the chip. They have a slick, plastic feel and if they have the metal inserts will have a slight metallic sound to them. These can be used for home games and are not too bad to use. Although they are usually marketed as true casino style chips they are not. Most serious players won’t mind playing with these although you certainly won’t win any “wow” points.
• Composite Chips – The most common style of poker chip purchased for home games is the composite poker chip. They typically come in a set with cuts, a cut card, and dealer buttons. Depending on the brand, composite chips often have diamonds, card suits, or dice on the edges. The colors available match up with the industry standard and contain a metal insert inside each chip that gives it some weight. These chips are fine for casual, small stakes poker games. The composite chips with metal inserts are probably the most often purchased for serious home players that have regular weekly games. Many players feel they are a little too slippery to use and some players don’t like the ring these metal-inserted chips have as they are moved around.
• Ceramic Chips – Ceramic poker chips feature a porcelain feel that is smooth and are found in many casinos. They are very durable and long lasting and cost more than other types of poker chips. One popular feature of these ceramic chips is that they can have graphic designs put on the chips that others are not capable of.
• Clay Chips – This type of poker chip is considered the best quality there is and is the type most often used in casinos. Clay poker chips are easy to stack, do chip tricks with, and are the easiest to handle as well. They are the most expensive traditionally as well. Despite the common thought process that clay is the heaviest, the clay casino chips are usually only 8 or 9 grams per chip. There are some fake clay chips on the market that feel pretty good but they are not as expensive as real clay. If you are looking for some budget choices you can opt for the fake clay style but you may want to check out some customer comments to see what other players are saying about them before you commit to a purchase. Customer comments are a great way to see what people think that are actually handling the chips.

Poker Chip Weight

The weight of the poker chips you choose to purchase is largely a personal preference choice but there are some points that we can share with you that will give you some insight into the different weights and which ones are commonly used in poker games. Lightweight poker chips are going to be cheaper overall but if you are looking for chips that are durable and longer lasting, the heavier weight is the way to go. Heavier chips are also easier to riffle which makes them more popular. Common poker chip weights run anywhere from 7 ½ grams up to 14 grams and will vary according to brand, the casino’s preference, and style.

There are several different designs of poker chips that are commonly used in casinos and private play. We have listed them below.

• Standard – Many poker chip manufacturers offer different designs that can be imprinted on any poker chip. You can buy the ones already printed or for an additional cost you can provide your own graphic artwork so you can get customized chip designs.
• Stickers – Rounds stickers for the face of your poker chips can be purchased from different companies. You can choose stickers with designs or choose blank stickers and customize them on your computer. If you are going to choose stickers for your chips, purchase poker chips that have a recess in the center so the stickers are easier to apply and so they don’t get damaged by the players. Stickers are a great choice for chips that have battered faces. They are just stickers so there will be some wear and tear that will go on but make sure that you stick to the common colors and denominations instead of getting one color with different stickers to mark the differences. This prevents any dishonesty from occurring by anyone who gets ahold of stickers and can change the denominations and sneak them into the pile.
• Silver & gold foil stamping – Poker chips can be stamped with silver or gold lettering. This can usually just be done on chips that have solid color centers. Most people stamp the chips with initials or money denominations. If you have the denominations stamped on the face of the chip keep in mind that you won’t be able to change the value of those chips later on. Sometimes gold or silver stamping will flake off with wear, especially if the chips are lower in quality.
• Engraved chips – Having your poker chips engraved is a great way to make it possible to sneak chips into a game or counterfeit your poker chips. You can engrave anything you want on the chips for an additional cost that is usually configured per chip. Many people will have their place of business, name or initials engraved on the chip face. If you want both sides of the chip engraved this will cost double the amount.

How Many Poker Chips do You Need?

100 Heavy Poker Chips Poker

How many poker chips you will need for your games will depend on how big your poker game is going to be. It is a good idea to stock up on your poker chips so you will have enough for many different sized games without running short. You may end up with more chips than you need but it is better to have more than you need than not enough. The following amounts are recommended.

• 3 to 4 players – 200 chips
• 5 to 6 players – 400 chips
• 7 to 8 players – 600 chips
• 8 to 10 players – 800 chips

Bicycle Poker Chips 100

Conclusion

When it comes to choosing the right poker chips there are several things you will want to consider and think about. There are many different kinds of chips made from many types of materials which can make choosing one really overwhelming.

The purpose of this guide and the reviews we have included above is to make the process less confusing and provide the information you need to understand all the choices and narrow those down so you can purchase the right poker chips for your specific needs.

Cheap Poker Chips

The three top-rated poker chip choices we have featured above are all good examples of quality poker chips that will enhance your games and provide a casino-style feel. All three selections are perfect for serious poker players and regular games, tournaments, and home games.

The knowledge you have gotten from the included buying guide has provided information about all the different types of poker chips, how much you should get for different sized games, what to look for when you start shopping, and other helpful pieces of information.

1000 Poker Chips Set

You can use this information to sort through the available choices and make a confident decision on the right set of poker chips that will last, be durable, and give you the authentic casino-style card games you and the other players want and enjoy.