The story is very pertinent to the question at hand – why use poker chips. Chips weren’t always used for poker. Brothels and bars became popular destinations for holding poker games. Drinking accompanied the game and fights were common. The Chip’s Role Today: A century later casinos reacted in much the same way against forging of their poker chips.  Today the chips even contain a micro chip to keep them traceable. The use of chips has also made poker a popular family game. Customized chips can also up the aesthetic quotient of a game considerably.

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