Casino chips have been manufactured from a huge selection of materials in an almost endless variety of variations since the creation of wagering and the requirement to keep an eye on winnings. The most familiar components employed at this time in the manufacture of new poker chips are plastic, clay composite, and acrylics. Clay chips, the oldest of the bunch, have been manufactured in the US since the late 1800s.

Back in the 1800s, poker enthusiasts appear to be using any small object with value you can imagine. Early poker players at times employed jagged gold pieces as well as chips – chiefly manufactured of wood and clay. By the 20th century, poker chip features started to employ a greater prominence, and the smooth edges of older chips gave way to chips with engraved slits to keep them neatly stacked together.

There is little doubt that poker has grown constantly in acceptance since its origin in the 19th century. With the huge advancement of net gaming and unique television shows, community appeal in poker has accelerated faster than ever before. Most folks are initially introduced to poker by television showslike Bravo’s "Celebrity Poker Showdown" or "Poker After Dark," and many will wager on their 1st hands on the net. Regardless of online poker’s growth, not much competes with the feeling of mixing heavy clay poker chips in your hand, tossing chips into the center of a poker table, or creating high pilesstacks of chips after showing a winning hand.