13 Gift Ideas For Poker Players – Go All In This Christmas

We take the bluffing out of gift buying this Christmas, by revealing these awesome gift ideas for the poker player in your life.

Poker is far more than just another card game.

As it's a game of psychology, nerve, bluff, and double bluff, as you try to read your opponents motives, while also trying to sucker them in to your moves and plays.

Which makes it really addictive and enjoyable to play, helping you to hone skills that are important in life away from the poker table too.

Plus there's a chance to win yourself a decent stack of cash too, which is another good reason to play!

So it's no surprise that poker is so popular nowadays, whether that is buying in to a game at a casino, playing online, or hosting poker nights with a group of friends.

And if you know someone who is keen and enthusiastic about it, then the following gift ideas for poker players will be ones they'd really love this Christmas.

1. A Set Of High Quality Plastic Poker Cards

The quality of cards you use when playing poker is important, as you need to be able to shuffle and deal them quickly, and without any mishaps or mistakes.

So it's a good idea to use plastic playing cards, as these are more durable and less likely to bend or show damage.

Which makes the KEM Arrow playing cards a great gift idea for a poker player, as these are the cards used in most poker tournaments, as they are extra strong and flexible.

2. A Full Poker Chip Set For Home Games

If you're looking for a gift idea for a friend who enjoys hosting their own poker nights with their pals, then you can't go wrong with a high quality poker chip set.

And even better if you go for one with clay chips, as these will be casino quality and weight, stack nicely, and give their home games a really professional feel.

So check out the Da Vinci Monte Carlo Poker Club Set for one that makes for the ideal gift.

As this one comes with 500 Monte Carlo chips, 2 packs of high quality plastic playing cards, cut cards, dealer and blind buttons, and a hard case to carry it around safely in.

3. A Poker Card Guard To Fend Off Over Eager Dealers

When playing poker at a table with a dealer, it can be a good idea to use a guard protector coin to cover your cards with.

Because this prevents the dealer from accidentally collecting your cards when you haven't folded, which can be frustrating and costly, depending on what you were holding.

And many poker players become quite attached to their coins, especially if they've had a bit of luck when using them in the past.

So why not get your poker player their new lucky token as a gift, with something like the Texas Hold-em poker guard protector above.

4. A Dealer Button

When playing poker you'll need to use a dealer button to show the table who the dealer is with each turn, as this alternates throughout the game.

And rather than using the boring, bog standard dealer button that comes with most poker sets, it can be a nice idea to get your poker player a more special dealer button instead.

With one example being the gold plated metal dealer button above, which will look great on their poker table, and is nicely weighted too.

5. A Full Size Poker Table For Pro Games At Home

Having your mates over for a game of poker is great, but one thing that would elevate it so much is having a real poker table to play on.

As these are set up perfectly for everyone to sit around the table, have felted surfaces which are ideal for the cards and chips, and even drink holders for their beers or whiskeys.

So if you know someone who has the space in their home for one of these, and also you don't mind splashing out on them, then check out the IDS poker table.

As this one can seat 10 people, looks top class, and has a surface that allows for fast and professional play.

6. A Pair Of Noise Cancelling Headphones

Poker is a game that requires focus and concentration, and this can be hard to achieve at a lively table with plenty of noise and chatter going on.

Not to mention the other players on the table trying to get into your head.

So some poker players choose to wear headphones to drown out the noise as they play, which allows them to focus completely on the game without distractions.

And a great option for this are the Bose QC35 headphones, as they are super soft and comfortable over the ears, deliver great sound quality, and cancel noise brilliantly, even when you aren't listening to anything.

So they make for a top gift choice for the poker player that struggles to keep their mind on the game at noisy tables.

7. Poker Sunglasses To Hide The Tells

Being able to mask your thoughts and emotions as you play is absolutely crucial when playing poker.

Because if your opponents can read your eyes and body language, then you are toast, as they will always know when to hold or fold against you.

And one of the hardest things to do is to not express yourself through your eyes, even when you are deliberately trying not to.

So it can be a good idea to wear completely opaque sunglasses when playing, as they provide an impenetrable barrier between their eyes and the table.

And for a gift of a pair of glasses that are made especially for poker players, check out the Blue Shark Optics range, which are clear to look out of, but will show none of your tells.

8. A Fidget Cube

Another tell when playing poker is if you fidget too much, or at certain times.

And this can be a hard one to conquer, as it happens naturally as you think and play, especially when the stakes are high.

So a really cool stocking stuffer gift idea for a poker player is to get them theFube fidget cube.

As this will give them something to play with throughout, meaning they can work off nervous energy, and their fidgets won't become tells.

9. A Comfy Hoodie To Keep Them Warm

Poker games can go on for many hours at a time, and casinos usually have the air conditioning on very low to keep people cool and alert.

Which means it can get a little chilly if you're not careful.

So a really handy gift idea for a poker player is to get them a warm and comfortable hoodie to wear as they play.

As not only will them keep them warm in a cold casino, they can also use the hood to hide their faces a little, and intimidate the rest of the table!

10. A Subscription For Online Poker Training

Poker is a game where you are constantly honing and improving your skills in multiple areas, from the actual strategies and odds of the cards, to the mental and psychological side of the game.

So no matter how good you get, there is always more to learn and the room to get better.

And luckily there are some great resources online that offer poker training from real masters of the game, so improving your game has never been more accessible.

So why not treat your poker player to the online course of their choice as a gift, such as those at Run It Once.

As these give them all the tools they need to succeed at the poker table via videos they can follow and learn from.

11. A Gaming Chair For Sitting Comfortably

If your poker player is more into playing online poker than at casinos or with friends, then getting them a racing style computer chair is an ace gift idea.

As not only will this let them sit comfortably for hours at time, these chairs also support their body as they sit too.

Which will greatly cut down on any back, neck, or shoulder pain they may be experiencing, allowing them to focus fully on their games.

And a great choice of chair is the AKRacing Masters Series Max, as this one is fully adjustable, luxurious to sit in, and is big enough to cater for even the largest of folk.

12. Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Another gift idea that will help them while playing their online poker games is to get them a pair of blue light blocking glasses.

As this will greatly reduce any eye strain or headaches they get from staring at the screen for hours at time.

And these glasses also make it easier to sleep afterwards too, especially if they're the type that likes to play poker late at night.

So check out the Gunnar Optiks blue light blocking glasses if this sounds like the gift for them.

13. A Book About Poker

With poker there is always more to learn and master, so it can be a great idea to get a poker player a book about poker as a gift.

This can be a specific book about the style of poker they like to play, a training guide from a master player, or simply a story around poker players and their lifestyles.

And for a guide, I've listed a few books below that are popular in the poker community.

Rounding Up

Poker is an amazing game of nerve, skill, courage, and psychology, with big cash rewards for those that can master it.

So if you know someone who loves playing poker, then why not treat them to a special gift this Christmas.

As each of the gift ideas for poker players that I've given you here are ones that will improve their experience when playing their games.