Poker Cards

A complete set of poker cards is often called a pack or deck, and comprises 52 playing cards; 13 of each suit- Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades. In different combinations, they make up the poker hand rankings. Poker cards are necessary no matter which of the poker variations or set of poker rules used.

Having the right equipment is crucial in order to raise your game enough to play with top poker stars. Good brands of poker cards include Bicycle, Tally-Ho, Bee, Kem and Copag. Playing cards range in quality from affordable paper decks that warp and bend easily, to casino royale playing cards that shuffle excellently and retain their shape well.

There are countless ways to use your poker cards. One can build card towers or houses out of them, perform card tricks with them, or just admire them for their beautiful designs. Collectors spare no effort in hunting down rare decks with fancy designs and details like gold-edging, UV-reactive coatings, and many come in limited edition prints or as promotional items.