Gifts for Poker Players – Perfect Poker Gift Ideas for Him (and Her)
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Posted by: Ivan
If you are involved in poker, there is a high chance that you were introduced to the game by your family or friends. This means that you likely have people close to you that enjoy playing this card game.
Since the holiday season is right around the corner, what better way to say thanks to them for introducing you to this beautiful game than buying poker gifts?
However, while the idea of buying poker gifts is the easy first step, the process of choosing what to buy can be very difficult. So, we’ve made a list of the best gifts for poker players that you can use to pick something up.
A Personalized Poker Set
We start our list of the best gifts for poker players with one of the most obvious choices, a poker set. If you are buying a gift for someone who enjoys playing in or hosting home poker games, a poker set is one of the most essential things they will need.
The one thing you can do to make this gift even more special is to personalize it. A personalized poker set is a hundred times a better gift, as you going through the trouble of adjusting it to be unique shows that you care.
A Poker Guard Coin
If you want to surprise one of your poker friends, but you are on a budget, or they already possess some of the most obvious poker items, a poker guard coin can do the trick.
Even the most passionate poker players that play in live games don’t have one.
The thing that we would recommend is to do your research and make the coin as personalized as possible. Don’t just buy the first guard coin you can get your hands on, instead look to find coins with themes that mean something to the person you are buy-in them for.
Waterproof Poker Playing Cards
If the person you are buying a poker gift is passionate about the game, they will probably have a couple of playing card decks lying around. So, instead of buying a regular poker deck, you can buy waterproof poker playing cards.
In addition to being durable and long-lasting, these decks are especially valuable in the summer, when a lot of players play poker on the beach or around the pool.
A Luxury Poker Playing Set
If you are not on a budget, and you are buying a gift for someone who is very important to you, one of the best poker gifts you can buy is a luxury poker playing set.
Apart from being made out of quality materials, the presentation alone makes this gift worthwhile.
These sets usually come in beautiful boxes and can be a beautiful addition to a basement, poker room, living room, or even the dining area. Even if it is never used in a game, one thing is for sure it will be a great conversation starter.
A Poker T-Shirt
A poker t-shirt might seem like a generic gift, but it is also very affordable, and the great thing about t-shirts nowadays is that they are customizable.
The only thing stopping you from turning a regular t-shirt into an amazing poker gift is your imagination.
You can add an image of the person’s favorite poker player, their favorite poker gift, or simple a saying that they often use at the poker table. Just remember to buy a 100% cotton t-shirt as they are the most durable and comfortable.
A Poker Mug
A poker mug is another great budget gift and is most suitable for situations where the person loves coffee or some other hot beverage.
They are simple yet effective and the best part is that you can print whatever you like on the mug to make it personalized.
A Poker Book
Poker books are one of the most underrated and overlooked poker gifts for him or her. They have immense value even for the more seasoned poker players not to mention players that are new to the game.
If your friend is looking to get better at home games or wants to transition online, a poker book is one of the best gifts. Apart from helping him get better at the game, it will also help him avoid big losses, especially in online games
One of the biggest mistakes poker players make is that they think just because they are winning in home games, they will win online, but that is almost never the case. A poker book will help them prepare for the tough online environment and they will be grateful forever.
A Poker Card Shuffling Machine
Although it is an unusual gift even for poker players, a card shuffling gift will not only help your friend avoid losing too much time manually shuffling the cards after each hand, but it will also improve the quality of their games by increasing the number of poker hands played.
In addition to this, his or her friends will not be annoyed each time they have to be the dealer at the poker table. Instead, they might even look forward to their turn to try out the automatic card shuffler.
An Online Poker Course
An online poker course is probably one of the best poker gift ideas. If you are looking to buy a gift to a person that is not only passionate but serious about playing poker, you can’t really go wrong with an online poker course.
Compared to other poker gifts, this one probably offers the best value for money. For only a couple of hundred dollars, you can buy lifetime access to unbelievably useful poker knowledge that comes from some of the best players in the game.
Just remember to do your research and find out which poker format the person plays or if they want to learn a new format. The last thing you want to do is, for example, buy a tournament poker course for someone who exclusively plays cash games.
A Poker Table
If the person you are buying a poker enjoys hosting poker games, but they don’t have a proper table and are forced to use the dining table, one of the top poker gifts you can buy is a proper poker table.
The awesome thing about this gift is there are dozens of options and you can choose the one that suits your budget or make your decision based on the design or the size of the table.
Furthermore, if you yourself are passionate about the game you will also have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing gift.
Final Words on Poker Gifts
While many of us think that the quality of the gift lies in its monetary value, this is rarely the case.
Our friends and family will enjoy the gift much more if they know that we went through the trouble of finding something that fits their needs or if they know that we customized it to fit their personality.
So it is a good idea to go the extra mile and do some research before buying the first generic gift you can find. And, if you’re also passionate about the game, looking for the perfect poker gift can be a fun little adventure!
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