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Are you a Poker Addict?

Poker has recently taken the world by storm, and what was once an illegal endeavor played in dangerous alleys is now a worldwide sensation. Hurray for poker, but the increase in popularity has its many downsides: few players realize that anywhere from four to seven percent of all people playing in casinos are gambling addicts.

Yet, even if many poker players are addicts, the vast majority remains unaware of their disease. How can you find out if you are a poker addict? Below is a sure-fire list of warning signs to look out for. For each description that fits, give yourself 1 point.

1. When you go to McDonald’s you ask for a side of “Pocket Rockets” with your Big Mac.

2. During sports games with your friends you refer to the first break as “The Turn” and the second break as “The River”.

3. You once sold your favorite pet so that you could get into a Party Poker tournament.

4. After losing a big tournament you console yourself by watching “Rounders”.

5. After winning a big tournament you celebrate by watching “Rounders”.

6. You have a blow up doll with Jennifer Tilly’s face taped on it. For women, you have a topless photo of Howard “The Professor” Lederer that you stare at every night before falling asleep.

7. In the back of your room is a huge cabinet full of WSOP tapes that you recorded on your VCR.

8. You call Doyle Brunson’s book Super System “The Good Book.”

9. Your idea of foreplay is playing a few hands of Omaha.

10. Once, after a long night of drinking you thought it would be wise to eat some poker chips for late night munchies.

11. You bring a travel case full of cards, chips and a portable felt table on nature hikes.

12. One time you pretended to be homeless and begged for money because you spent your rent money on cards after convincing yourself you were bound to hit your Flush.

13. The last time you had a boyfriend or girlfriend was 1999, right before the Texas Hold’em revolution.

14. You traded your limited edition Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Magazine for a vintage nude poster of Doyle Brunson.

15. The last time you won money at the tables was two years ago and you’re convinced your luck will return “any day now.”

16. You sold one kidney on the black market to raise money for a trip to Pechanga.

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17. Then you sold your grandmother to the Chinese for medical experiments after running out of money… again.

18. After finally winning a tournament you were lucky enough to buy her back only to find out she had your kidney!

19. You only leave your house to buy Red Bulls and attend funerals. But you make sure to bring your laptop along so you can squeeze a turbo tourney.

20. Your idea of a vigorous workout is shuffling cards for an hour.

If you scored 0-5, consider yourself addiction free!

If you scored 6-10, you should reevaluate your life because you may be headed down a slippery slope towards poker addiction.

If you scored 11-15, you are definitely a poker addict. Repent, before it’s too late!

If you scored higher than a 15, you should be afraid. Very, very afraid.

About the Author

This article was published courtesy of PocketFives.com.

Pocket Fives (www.pocketfives.com) is a site dedicated to Online Poker. Our goal is to expand the online poker community through our Poker Discussion Board, Online Tournament Player Rankings, Site Reviews, Articles, and Blogs.

Know all about poker chip sets

Poker chips are used as currencies in casinos and they come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. They can be made of clay, wood, composite material or ceramic.  The poker chip sets come in a variety of designs with logos, faces, shapes, images, etc., on the chip. The chips are chosen according to the grouping activity of the cards game. Like the 300 poker chips are just perfect for 8-10 players.

But what is it that makes a particular type of chip set better or worse than the other. The styles, colors, durability, cost and most importantly the material they are made up from are factors that differentiate the poker chip sets from one another. Amongst the ones that are widely available the plastic chips are the most inexpensive. But these are not impressive and not great either when it comes to stacking. They are lightweight and are handy when you need to be on the go.

Diamond poker chips are a wee bit costlier than the plastic ones and are made from composite resin. They are popular because of the ease in handling which is made possible due to the textured surface. They weigh about 8 grams and generally come in an elegant matte finish. They are great for home poker games and add a casino feel to them.

Composite poker chips are customizable and come with variety of chip faces. They weigh about 11.5 grams and are smoother than the diamond chips. They are durable, economical and have an authentic feel about them which can be attributed to their wide usage in home poker games.

The clay poker chips are by far the most popular among all the types as they are said to be closest in look and feel to the casino chips. Recently different varieties of imported clay poker chips are being made available which are durable and reasonably priced. These imported variants are popular picks for home poker game enthusiasts. Most often 13 gram clay poker chips are used for home poker games as they have a rich texture and smooth finish. But nowadays clay is being replaced by composites in favor of giving the poker chips more durability, strength and functionality.

Choosing the best poker chip set will depend on the tastes and preferences of the poker player. Knowing about the different types that are available and matching the pros and cons of each to suit your needs would be the key to selecting the right one.

About the Author

Fiona Jones is an expert author on home gaming accessories and creative hobby ideas.