- Blackjack chip sets and plastic playing cards see significant discounts across retailers, with bundle deals offering the most savings for home game setups.
- Premium card guards and dealer accessories see major markdowns across multiple retailers, making professional-grade equipment more accessible for home games.
LAS VEGAS — Black Friday brings some serious deals on blackjack and casino equipment that are actually worth checking out if you've been thinking about upgrading your home game setup or starting one from scratch.
This year, the chip set deals are the best value. A good 300-piece weighted blackjack/poker chip set with dice, cards, and an aluminum box costs about $40 at Walmart, which is reasonable for what you're receiving. These are not the inexpensive plastic chips that have a toy-like feel. When you stack the 11.5-gram weighted chips with iron cores during a game, you get the sensation of a real casino.
At $60 and $76, respectively, the 500 and 600-piece sets are also discounted for those who are serious about their home games. When you're playing games with six or more participants, the extra chips are more important than you may imagine.
Attention should also be paid to the playing card deals. Bulk packs of 100% plastic cards are available at The Poker Store for far less than normal; 20-deck bundles are now only $65 instead of $100. After repeated usage, plastic cards shuffle better and endure far longer than paper ones. Having backup decks keeps things going whether you're playing casual poker nights or playing legal blackjack at home.
Wayfair is also offering good deals on dealer shoes, with six-deck acrylic models going from $26 to about $16. For more structured games, these make dealing easier and add a professional touch.
With premium NFL and MLB team guards discounted to $20, The Poker Store's card guard bargains appear to target the more serious gambling audience. The Black Friday price makes these accessories more affordable than their regular $30 price tag, whether you enjoy counting cards during friendly blackjack sessions or simply want to add some personality to your setup.