The hard way...

Enhance your gaming fun with solid precision machined dice. Another interesting project from Kickstarter. Cost: about 12 USD

Information and pledge via KickStarter:

www.kickstarter.com

floating game...

For when you can't choose between gaming and swimming - 'The Inflatable Poker Set'. Cost: 45 USD.






Order via Mint Gadgets:
www.mintgadgets.com

Taking the X..

If things work out well, there will be a new option for making the trek from Los Angeles to Las Vegas next year. Plans are being made for the 'X' train. Which will take slightly longer than driving - but since its will be so much fun, you won't care.




Synopsis from 'Fast Company':
www.fastcompany.com


The homesite of 'The X Train':
www.xtrainvegas.com

At the tables...

Lee J. Rowland has created a rather unique high end table for your dining room. It converts to a high end gaming surface by flipping the interior portion over. Cost: about 57,000 USD.







Homesite for Lee J. Rowland;
www.leejrowland.com

Quite a card...

If you take poker night rather seriously, you might want to get your hands on a set of these: the 'Cartier Poker Set'. Black Alcantara lining houses 2 sets of cards, 360 chips in 5 colors, and 5 dice. Cost: 10,100 USD.







The poker set from Cariter:
www.cartier.us

Snack bar...

At this year's International Gaming Expo, the company 'Playerati' introduced the 'GameBar' - a customizable gaming table with a remote controlled, refrigerated snack module that can rise up from the center of the table.

And counting...

Here's a tip - those clever scientists have taught computers in the lab to detect the behavior of card counters. While not illegal, it certainly is frowned on. It's only a matter of time before the system is incorporated into casino security systems.







Read a bit more via New Scientist:
www.newscientist.com

All the chips...

London based luxury firm Asprey want to help with your next poker night. They've announced a new polished crocodile poker set. The beautifully crafted set includes ceramic chips and the vibrant purple Asprey playing cards. Cost: about 8,000 USD.




Announcement from JustLuxe:
www.justluxe.com

Homepage of Asprey:
www.asprey.com

Buffalo chips...

If you're feeling lucky, you might like to give this a try: 'The Buffalo Club'. A new series of poker tournaments will be held in London. Billing itself as 'the finest poker experience' - prizes of up to 1 million pounds will be offered per event. Targeted at amateurs, the first event will be held in March. Games are by invitation, which can be requested via the website.





The Buffalo Club website:
www.thebuffaloclub.co.uk

In case of poker...

If your poker game pals include a few fashionistas. here's a crowd pleaser; 'The Juicy Couture Poker Set'. Everything you need for an evening of poker in a stylish case. Cost: 145 USD. Really, your Bond Girl will like it.




Available from Nordstrom's:
www.nordstroms.com

Style queue...

MartinBauer has been working on a tournament billiard table. What they've come up with is quite a beauty. Using top notch materials and modern styling - they may have created the definitive table. But they didn't stop there, they added an LED lighting system to add a little more drama. Cost: about 36,000 USD. But, you could win that back pretty quickly.


Details and specification via MartinBauer:
www.martinbauerbilliards.com

Low impact...

It takes a lot of work to play poker. The shuffling, the dealing - it's endless. The X10 Automated Poker Table can help. By automating the difficult parts, you can concentrate on winning. All it takes is 30,000 USD. Careful with those wet beverages.




The X10 Automated Poker Table via Engadget:
www.engadget.com


One click ordering via Play Hard Gaming:
shop.playhardgaming.com

Spun up...

Possibly the best looking foosball table made will be on display at Milan Design Week this month (16th thru 21st of April). A cooperative effort between GRO design and TIM modeling, this game is sleek, minimal and chromed out. Sadly, it's not currently slated for production, but if enough people pester them...


The 'Eleven' foostable via 'Eleven the game':
www.eleventhegame.com

I'll bet we're on time...

There's been some buzz in Las Vegas lately, about the new Airbus A380. A couple of the large gaming companies are considering customizing them into large airborne casinos. The fun could start shortly after take off. No word on what the stewardess outfits would look like.


News blurbs from Casino City Times and the Luxist:

www.casinocitytimes.com


www.luxist.com

Let the games begin

Sometimes, 'monopoly' just doesn't cut it. Here's a great space saving idea for your home - 'The Six-in-One Gaming Table'. Six casino games in one handsome package. It also doubles as a bar. Very handy for those evenings in. Available from Harrod's for about 600 GBP.


Picture and brief description via Lussorian:
lussorian.com