We take a look at some famous fictional hands in movies and TV - would you have played these poker hands any differently?
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Famous Fictional Hands
Cards for Soldiers
Card decks can be utilized for far more than just a card game. The US Military has had several limited-run card decks printed for issue to soldiers, not just to keep their minds and hands busy during idle time, but also sometimes to aid in daring escapes or the identification of hostile forces.
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Blacklisted at Blackjack: Things to Avoid at the Table
The game of blackjack has rules like any other card game, but it’s wise to remember that these rules aren’t limited just to what cards should be played and how. The rules of card playing also include card table etiquette, or what you can and can’t do at the table, and overstepping the line will usually get you booted from the table – or in extreme cases, banned from the casino entirely.
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Oh No! Shopping! Gift Ideas for your entire list of card playing friends and family
You know the feeling all too well. It’s early evening, and the last of the winter daylight has long since faded away. Perhaps a light snow is falling...and your heart is sinking, too. You’ve forgotten to do your holiday shopping, and the big day is tomorrow!
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Eerie, Weird & Interesting TCG’s for Halloween
Eerie, Weird & Interesting TCG’s for Halloween
By Alex J. Coyne © 2018 Gifts for Card Player
Trading Card Games are great if you’re a fan of card and board games at the same time. They meet you somewhere in the middle – and it’s usually easier to set up a TCG than a full board, so it’s perfect for a gaming marathon and a quick game.
Creepy Playing Card Deaths
Did you know card games occasionally land people in the morgue! Don't believe us? In the spirit of the season, here's a few creepy examples.
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Ghost of a Chance: Exploring Haunted Casinos
As a horror author I’ve always loved a good, bone-chilling ghost story; that got me to thinking about the world’s haunted casinos where there might be poltergeists at the poker table, kelpies playing Keno and spirits playing slots. Here’s what we could find about the haunted casinos of the world –
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Our Favourite Card Deck Collections
From antique to art pieces to special editions, Alex J. Coyne features some of our favourite card deck collections.
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Card Games’ Myths and Superstitions you want to know
Over the years, many myths, superstitions and unconventional beliefs relating to card games have arisen and grown in prominence.
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The story behind Windows Solitaire
Even if you don't consider yourself a regular card player, it's likely that you will have spent some time clicking your way through a game or two of Solitaire that comes bundled with a standard installation of Windows ever since 3.0. But have you ever wondered just why it was Solitaire and who came up with it? Great Bridge Links and Alex J. Coyne took a closer look at the origins of Windows Solitaire.
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Crossing the Bridge to Magic: The Gathering
It’s easy to see the attraction between trick-taking and trading card games. We took a look at some champion bridge players who are also experts at Magic: The Gathering.
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Trick Card Decks & Where to Find Them
Over the years, I’ve developed a deep-rooted fine love for card and coin tricks; those are two things I’m almost never without – when killing time waiting for a taxi to pass, while waiting for an important e-mail to come in or while in conversation on the phone for a radio interview, my hands are usually busy with a coin palm or a card flip.
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The Best Classic Card Games for Kids of Every Age
The Best Classic Card Games for Kids of Every Age
by Katie Coopersmith © 2017 Gifts for Card players
If you’re a card player, whether amateur, expert, or somewhere in between, chances are good that you’re hoping the next generation takes up the deck-shuffling mantle and falls in love with cards themselves. And there’s good news for you: if you play your cards right (pun definitely not intended) and wisely choose the games you teach to kids at every age,
Cards in Art
We all know about the famous series of paintings depicting dogs playing poker, but what about other art containing cards and games? We went digging for some more card-depictions in classic art and elsewhere. Have you spotted any cards in famous art? Let us know what you’ve found in the comments!
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Rare, Beautiful Playing Cards You Won’t Have Seen Elsewhere
In addition to the standard “bicycle” deck of playing cards, many contemporary and historical artists have designed incredible decks with amazing visuals - here’s just a few of them.
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Gifts and Gadgets: For the Card Player Who Has Everything
What do you get the card player who seems to have everything? Alex has found some interesting gift ideas -
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Learn How to Shuffle a Deck, It Can Give You the Upper Hand
Style and skill go hand in when playing any card game. Looking like you know what you’re doing is part and parcel of every card game. So learning some new shuffling tips and tricks will give your opponents the idea that you’re a whizz at whatever you’re playing.
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Gambling of the Ancients
While the first slot machine saw the casino floor for the first time in 1894, gambling is by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, we’d guess that gambling has been around about as far as mankind. We wend digging for some more information about the gambling of the ancients…
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4 Easy Crafts You Can Do With Cards
Whether you’re a parent of a young child, a lifelong crafter and Pinterest fan, or even a staunchly craft-averse person, there’s almost definitely a card craft out there for you!
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Politicians’ Favourite Card Games
Politicians really do seem like the most serious of creatures - and in many cases, they have to be that way. However, sometimes they let us catch a glimpse of their not-so-stoic sides...which is always appreciated!
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The Evolution of Playing Cards
Playing cards are such an integral part of our culture today that many of us never give a second thought to the fact that they exist. It hasn’t always been this way, though!
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Michael’s Game: A Card Game for the Treatment of Psychosis
One of the most exciting new uses for cards is one that many of us might not have ever imagined possible: cards as treatment for psychological difficulties.
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Looking at Antique and Vintage Card Decks
Guitarists call the phenomenon GAS, short for Gear Acquisition Syndrome: One can never have too many guitars – or in our case, card decks. When last did you buy ‘just one more’ for the collection? We took a look at some really cool vintage and antique card decks and where you can go to find them.
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Ode to Solitaire
Solitaire is a peculiar cultural institution. It’s a favourite game of kids at summer camp, procrastination-happy office workers, introverts, and people all around the world. But few people know the true story of how this loner’s game came to be.
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