If you are fed up with getting a pair of socks, a crappy “Best Dad in the World” mug or the usual rubbish that card shops push down your kids throat at this time of year why not send this article to their faceboook or twitter account and see if you get a decent pressie this Fathers Day.
Whatever they’re looking for and whatever the budget, here are some of the best poker related gift ideas available right now;
Every good poker player needs a table to play it on. And if you’re father is planning on hosting a poker game then having the idea poker table could make him the envy of all your friends. The good thing about looking to buy a poker table online is that you’ll always be able to find one to suit your price needs. There is the cheaper option of a portable table top cover that will transform any surface into the poker table you desire. These range from around £15 to £30 and come in many different shapes and sizes. However if he’s got the space then perhaps you’d prefer to buy a full poker table, some even come with matching chairs. The price for a full poker table varies greatly depending on the quality and style of the table. Some are priced as highly as £4800, others are nearer to the £100 mark
What better way to play poker than to pull out a smart looking case filled with a set of matching cards, dice, and chips? These cases come in an assortment of different colours and styles so you will always be able to find the right one to suit your dad. But if you want a gift that’s slightly more unique and impressive, then some of the more expensive cases can be personalised with names and dates. These special personalised sets can reach prices of around £250 but are more commonly found on American shopping sites.
Experience gifts are getting more popular every year and we all knew it wouldn’t be too long before we started seeing poker experience gifts appear on the market. They offer the receiver of such a gift the chance to get some professional tuition before they play against others in a Las Vegas casino style environment. No money is required to play and some experience packages offer the overall winner a chance to take part in a national final with free entry to a London casino. These start at a price of around £48 but can get as high as £90 depending on how many people the experience is for.
Perhaps a cheaper option for a gift but certainly not a less thoughtful one, poker clothing is widely available and often geared just as much towards women as men. There are humorous ties, t-shirts branded with logos and witty quips, underwear, hats, hoodies, jewellery, cufflinks, and even swimwear. Whether you’re looking for something he can lounge about the house in, or something to wear in bed – you’ll find the right thing for your poker fanatic father.
From bath towels to mugs there are hundreds of trinkets, gadgets, and accessories available for the poker lover in your life. Some sites offer especially marked cards for the practical joker who wants to wow his friends with his sudden expertise at the game. Others offer neon signs and poker themed drink sets or cocktail shakers.
You can even get home furnishings styled so they tell all your father’s guests how much he loves poker. A large green doorstop covered in playing cards, canvases and photographs in stylish Las Vegas and Casino themed prints, lamp shades, rugs, plates, and even coasters – all styled to accommodate for the poker fanatics home.
If you’re dads shuffling skills aren’t quite up to scratch then why not get a shuffler to do it for you. The great thing about these is that you can find a two deck shuffler for as low as £10 and yet also find an 8 deck shuffler with a price of £1900. Whether you’re after luxury of practicality you’ll find the right one for your dads game.
If you’re dad doesn’t want the hassle of setting up his own poker table and clearing everything away afterwards, then why not let him play the game on his television. These games allow multiple players to take part in games like Texas Hold ’Em from the comfort of their armchair. TV games are perfect for a dad who may not have enough space in their house to accommodate a game of table top poker.
Movies such as Rounders, starring Edward Norton and Matt Damon, could be the perfect gift for the poker lover in your life. What could be better than a night in front of the television watching his favourite stars play his favourite game!
Some of the best and most successful poker players have written books or filmed DVDs for the budding poker players. David Sklansky and Phil Hellmuth are to name but two of the authors who have brought out such guides and there are a lot to choose from, however experienced you’re dad may be.
Whilst you can source anything on eBay and Amazon you may also find what you are looking for at The Poker shop
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