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Poker presents: Last minute gift guide

December 21, 5:33 PM
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The shopping season was cut short this year. If you are not finished with your shopping following are a few last minute gift ideas sure to be a winner with your poker playing loved one!
 
Poker Chips
            Stop by the cage of your favorite poker room and purchase any denomination of chips. These work just like cash but show that you put some effort into your gift.
 
Card Protector
            If you have ever sat in seat 1 or 10, you know how vulnerable your cards can be. A dealer can accidentally muck your cards at any time.  Card protectors come in a variety of styles, shapes and colors. Check out pokerguard.com for some sterling silver options.
 
 
Poker Book
            Poker is very popular and there is a plethora of books available from how-to books from poker greats like Doyle Brunson or Daniel Negreau to strategy books like Texas Hold’em Odds and Probabilities by Matthew Hilger. For the history buff, you may want to consider Ghosts at the Table or Roll the Bones. Poker books can be found at almost any local bookstore or online at amazon.com
 
Hoodie
            No poker outfit is complete without the hoodie. There are a lot of reasons why people like to wear a hoodie. Some people think it is required poker attire, others like to cover-up and look mysterious in a ‘unabomber’ kind of way. However, if you have played at the Hardrock in Tampa, you wear it so you don’t freeze to death.
 
Sunglasses
            This is another poker playing uniform staple. There are a lot of popular brands this season including Tom Ford, Killer Loop and Spy. On the other hand, you can’t go wrong with staples like Ray Ban, Maui Jim or Wayfarer. If the glasses are a little out of you budget, consider accessories like a case or glass cleaning kit.
 
Poker Tournaments and Events
            We are lucky to be hosting the Super Bowl in Tampa. There are a lot of poker tournaments and events in our area at that time. Consider purchasing an entry into one of these events. In most cases, a portion of the proceeds is going to a great cause; so you will be benefiting the receipt and a worthy cause. One good choice is the Par and Poker event at the Silks Poker Room benefiting the Joyner-Walker Foundation.
 
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