Poker Satellite Blog

If you have been hosting a regular game for a while it may be time for a new set of poker chips.  Even if the old chips are doing just fine, you and your players will appreciate the fresh new poker chips.  Many options are available in today’s poker chip market.

A nice touch for a unique poker chip set is to customize the chips in a way that makes them one of a kind.  This can be accomplished in one of two basic ways.  The first way is with hot stamping.  This method allows for a single color customization by stamping a custom design into each poker chip.  However, you can stamp each side of the poker chips with a different design.  For example, a custom logo on one side of each chip and a denomination on the other side of each chip.

The other method of poker chip customization is labels.  Labels offer endless color options and more intricate designs.  Therefore if you have a multi color logo and you want to put it on a poker chip without sacrificing any of the colors, custom labeled poker chips will be the best solution.

Clay poker chips have been manufactured since the 1800’s and are still in great demand today. Many people who frequent casino table games are familiar with these magnificent poker chips. These chips are so popular because of their unique look, feel, and sound. Clay poker chips are made by an extremely time consuming process which can lead to a more expensive chip. The cost of clay chips is definitely worth it when you realize that they can last for a poker player’s lifetime.

Are you slightly rusty on your blackjack skills and techniques? Have you ever seen those Vegas blackjack touch screen games? You play these just like table blackjack, minus the dealer. Unfortunately, if you use one of these touch screens in a casino and you haven’t played for a while you could possibly lose a bundle of money.

One great way to practice and get up to speed is with a Laptop Video Blackjack Game with Touch Screen .  This product is similar to playing the casino games, but you get the advantage of getting to practice, but aren’t out large amounts of cash if you don’t do so well. You can purchase one for under $100.00 and the dimensions are 7 x 9 x 8, which means it is the perfect size to take along and play anywhere you go.

Just ran across a product that has been around for quite a while, but was not in the radar until now.  The product is a neat line of poker tables that look like something from a different era, but they are modern quality built tables from the Kestell Furniture company.

With several different models to choose from, all of the tables are made from either Maple or Oak.  One of the fanciest is a large octagonal table with a beautiful pedestal base.  The example picture has the table shown with a dark stain finish and an olive green playing surface.  This Kestell table will knock your eyes out.

Amazingly enough, with most of the tables they make you can choose between the maple and oak construction.  Only on some of the lower end tables is the choice limited to Oak only.  In addition to this option, you can choose from a variety of 4 stains on maple and 6 stains on oak.  Further choices have you selecting from over a dozen upholstery options.  Without a doubt Kestell tables are a quality product and well worth the investment.

I love to play blackjack! The rules are so simple it is easy to teach the game to little kids. The goal is to get as close to 21 without going over and to beat the dealer. If you have children or are active in group activities for kids this is a great way to help them with their counting skills and they will have fun at the same time. I remember when I was little and my older brother and I would play blackjack with matches and sometimes even pennies, it was a blast.

Now days you can purchase blackjack accessories like they use in the casinos. This adds a different level to the game; it makes you feel like a pro. You can use a dealing shoe, discard holder, plastic cards, and even real poker chips to spice up your game. How fun is that?!

This hot new Poker Genie Pro Edition shows significant improvements over the previous model, which was already a gem of a product.  The list of improvement include increased volume, built in stand, wall mount eyelets, ability to choose chip values, and the ability to enter a completely custom blind schedule.

With five simple steps the Poker Genie Pro gathers information about your poker tournament by having you enter it into the interface.  While entering the information about your poker tournament, the Poker Genie shows you an estimate of how long your tournament will last.  By adjusting parameters such as round times, you affect the tournament length estimate.  Amazingly it is quite accurate.

So you already have a blind schedule that is a result of much trial and error and you don’t want some computer telling you how to set up your tournament.  Simply put the Genie into custom mode and program your custom rounds (up to 30), including breaks and antes.  This new Pro Edition of the Poker Genie seems to cover all the bases.