Fed up with socks and Quality Street for Xmas? Get some of these onto Santa’s wish list.
WPT POKER ESSENTIALS
WPT BEE Cards
Bring a slice of WPT glamour to your next home game with the WPT’s official cards. These highly durable, casino-quality cards are a bargain at £4.95. www.premierpokerchips.com
Just Bluff Threads
For some poker clobber that won’t catch the attention of the fashion police get some Just Bluff threads. Stylish hoodies, t-shirts and more from £16.
www.justbluff.com
WPT Chip Set
Tired of feather light chips? Get your hands on this set of heavy duty, clay filled chips from WPT. Riffle like Phil Ivey for £89.95.
www.premierpokerchips.com
WPT DVDs
Relive every bluff, bet and outrageous Sexton metaphor with a range of WPT DVDs. Available from play.com each edition of your favourite episode starts from £14.99.
www.play.com
CARDS
WPT Plastic Cards
WPT’s official cards might not enable you to “play” like the pros but they can certainly make you feel like a pro. Imitate your favourite player with these quality PVC cards from £16.
www.squirrelpoker.co.uk
KEMs
If you’re tired of constantly re-shaping your cards after each shuffle then you need some KEMs. These top quality PVC cards are the best in the business and a must for any home game. Prices from £18.
www.kemplayingcards.co.uk
Fournier’s
Riffle, cut and slide cards like a professional dealer with some of the best value plastic cards on the market. Show off your manual dexterity with decks from £10.
www.nhfournier.es
BOOKS
Check-Raising The Devil
Delve into the mind of one of poker’s most intriguing characters. Mike Matusow’s book paints a candid picture of poker, life and depression. £11.
£11; www.amazon.co.uk
Power Hold’em
Harness the power of smallball poker and follow in the footsteps of poker’s most affable (and successful) players, Daniel Negreanu. Power Hold’em is a must for any student of the game. £17.
£17; www.amazon.co.uk
For Richer, For Poorer (www.amazon.co.uk)
The darling of UK poker, Victoria Coren, demonstrates her talents aren’t stretch way beyond the felt. Get a glimpse into the world of a professional poker player with this unputdownable read.
£10; www.amazon.co.uk
CHIPS
Carta Mundi
This chipset is an ideal Christmas gift for the amateur poker player in your life. Each chip is well crafted and fits snugly in a handy carry case.
From £15; www.premierpokerchips.com
Custom Set
Make your poker chips as unique as your personality with Premier Poker Chip’s cutting edge print technology. Whatever graphics you want emblazoned onto your chips they can do from as little as £124.
www.premierpokerchips.com
Star Wars Poker Set (http://www.grandprixlegends.com)
Use the force take your poker game to the next level with these Star Wars-branded chips. This set is a must for any sci-fi fan this Christmas.
£129.99; www.grandprixlegends.com
TUTORIALS SUBSCRIPTIONS
PokerVT
The latest training site on the block brings a new dimension to online tutorials with stunning graphics and innovative videos from some of the game’s most successful young players. Monthly subscriptions from £17.85. www.pokervt.com
PokerXFactor
Give your online tournament game a complete overhaul with the original MTT kings JohhnyBax and Sheets. Drink from their fountain of knowledge for £14.85 per month.
www.pokerxfactor.com
Cardrunners
The original, and still the best training site on the net. The roster of coaches reads like a who’s who of online legends. The price for the best online advice on the web: £16 per month.
www.cardrunners.com
STOCKING FILLERS
WPT Poker Padz
Bring a touch of reality to your virtual poker experience with the WPT’s official mouse mat. The cushioned border and plush felt are a steal at £18.95.
www.squirrelpoker.co.uk
WPT Micro Mouse
If space is a premium then WPT’s nifty micro mouse is one poker item you can’t live without. Plug and play with this USB device for a paltry £3.99.
www.drinkstuff.com
The Ultimate Dealer Button
Never miss a blind increase again with this fully automated dealer button and timer. The cost of hosting a hassle free home game: £29.95.
www.premierpokerchips.com
FAMILY GAMES
Yahtzee Hold’em
Take two popular strategy games, fuse them together and what do you get? An enjoyable alternative to the post-Christmas dinner game of snap.
£13; www.iguk.co.uk
Texas Roll’em
Perfect your poker face for this traditional dice game with a twist. This Liar’s Dice with a hold’em twist will test the whole family’s powers of persuasion this Christmas.
£23.49; www.iguk.co.uk
Chocolate Poker
Show the kids the joy of poker without putting their pocket money at risk with chocolate poker. Victory has never tasted so sweet with this edible version of the game. £9.99; www.iwantoneofthose.com
HIGH END
Heads-Up Challenge Table
Go mano-a-mano against your friends and family for ultimate bragging rights this Christmas. Combine the speed and efficiency of virtual poker with real-life stare downs. £5,595; www.wotever.co.uk
Emperor Workstation (www.novelquest.com)
This futuristic scorpion-like behemoth is the ultimate poker workstation and comes fully equipped with a leather chair and three 19” monitors. The price, wait for it: £24,000.
CUSTOM TABLE
Want to stand out from the crowd? Let Cardroom Direct (supplier to FullTilt, Paradise Poker, Stanley casinos and many more leading poker sources) build you the table of your dreams. Each table is made using the finest products to ensure that you get a top quality table that will last.
From £350; www.cardroomdirect.com |
