used casino playing cards - thoughts?

**Rob** · 24th October 2005, 12:02 AM

I bought some a while ago, and found them to be a mixed bag - some packs were OK-ish, others were nasty to use.

Anyone got good/bad opinions on them?

**viCtory** · 24th October 2005, 12:26 AM

I've found that its really just a matter of luck. But one in every 6 or so tends to be a good deck and for the most part they are all playable anyway [and if you go through enough/are really lucky you will end up with a decks or two in mint condition]

I guess if you're feeling lucky and really want the whole casino thing on them its worth buying a handfull [say 10 decks for ~£10?] and taking the hit on the 3 or 4 that might be rubbish.

Personally I'd prefer to buy a new quality deck..

**trustme** · 24th October 2005, 12:31 AM

My sister is off to vegas this month and I have asked her to buy me decks of cards from as many casinos as possible. Does anyone know what kind of quality i can expect? (all will be new so condition wont be a factor)

**The Philosopher** · 24th October 2005, 07:32 PM

Played with a few and I like "The Plaza" best. They have a quality feel about them - sort of linen. What I hate about them is the rounded corners as it makes them awkward (for me) to manipulate.

Seen an offer on Ebay for 5 packs from mix of casinos for £12.50 including postage. See item 6219412621

**pokerdave** · 24th October 2005, 10:42 PM

Yup, I got half a dozen sets with my chip set from www.pokeroutlet.co.uk and the Plaza ones in particular were very nice indeed

Sahara, O'Sheas and The Aladdin were great too.

We pretty much always tend to use the World Poker Tour decks these days. Quality is superb - in fact the US Playing Card Company who make Bee, WPT cards, etc also make them for quite a few casinos.