Poker chips have been manufactured from a wide selection of materials in an almost endless assortment of styles since the birth of wagering and the need to track winnings. The most commonly used components employed at this time in the manufacture of current poker chips are plastic, clay composite, and acrylic composite. Clay chips, the oldest of the bunch, have been made in the US since the late 1800s.
Back in the 19th century, poker enthusiasts appear to be using any tiny item with value imaginable. Early poker enthusiasts sometimes used rough gold pieces as well as chips – chiefly made of wood and clay. By the 1900s, poker chip features began to enjoy a greater prominence, and the smooth sides of older chips gave way to chips with engraved slits to keep them neatly arranged with each other.
There is little or no doubt that poker has increased constantly in popularity ever since its origin in the 19th century. With the explosive growth of online gambling and specialty TV shows, community appeal in poker has feed the fire a lot faster than ever before. Many folks are initially introduced to poker by TV showssuch as Bravo’s "Celebrity Poker Showdown" or "Poker After Dark," and most will compete in their initial hands on the web. Despite internet poker’s growth, not much competes with the feeling of mixing weighty clay poker chips in your hands, tossing chips into the center of a poker table, or stacking high pilesstacks of chips after showing a winning hand.