This gift only works if your gambler has an interest in playing poker, but if they do, what better gift could there be than one-on-one instruction from a pro? Daniel Negreanu's MasterClass on poker is a comprehensive lesson on how to do better at Texas Holdem and is one of the best poker resources out there. Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Gamblers By Trevor Brown on December 10, 2018 We're well and truly into the runup to Christmas now, and while the big day will be upon us before we know it, there's still enough time to grab some awesome gifts for your gambling friends and family members.
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Do you have a gambler in your life that's hard to shop for?
If you're like me, you definitely have people in your life who like to spend an evening and a few hundred dollars at the casino. Fortunately, the one thing we know about gamblers is that they like to play casino games, which opens up a whole world of Christmas gifts you can give.
Of course, the world has provided a number of crazy, cool, and fun gifts that are all gambling-themed and will help your friends hone their craft more often and/or better.
Still, it can be hard to narrow down gifts to just a few selections. Fortunately, I gamble, and I love to get presents as often as possible. Therefore, I have found 10 presents that gamblers would love to receive for Christmas within various budgets.
I promise you that somewhere on this list is a gift that your favorite gambler would love to find in their stocking this Christmas.
A Note About Price
This post includes prices for the items. They are current as of the time of this writing, though price on the internet is a fluid thing. Especially when the gifts are handmade (like Etsy) or sold via a third party (some Amazon gifts), there will be fluctuations in cost.
Even better, you may be able to beat the prices I listed if a third party is selling the same item. With that said, I tried to choose the lowest price if I saw the same item for sale twice.
Personalized Dice ($5+ on Etsy)
For the craps player in all of us, I present personalized dice.
Sure, a given six-sided die doesn't feature a lot of room for personalization (and usually, you can only personalize one of the die's six faces.) Still, for about $10 with shipping, you can get a personalized set of dice and let your gambler know how you really feel.
Perhaps you can have one die say 'love' and the other 'you' or even better, have one read 'you' and the other 'suck.' The sky's the limit on what you put on the dice, and the price is very reasonable!
Electronic Slot Machines ($10+ on Amazon)
Small, handheld, cheaply made electronic slot machines are good for white elephant gifts and stocking stuffers for those friends that enjoy playing slot machines games. They're not the most elegant of gifts and haven't really improved in quality since the 1980s.
With that said, don't discount them as the cherry on top of the gambler's cake or a quick gift for someone. The fact of the matter is, as silly as it seems, these electronic machines have a certain addiction factor that even the most ardent slot machine purist can't resist.
Even better, if you need to pick something up in an emergency situation, you can find these at any Wal-Mart or Target for about the same price. They're in the toy section with the card games.
Funny Gifts ($15+ on Amazon)
A brief tour of Amazon revealed a number of funny gambling-related gifts that run the gamut from laugh-out-loud funny to dad-joke funny, but any of them make a good gift for the gambler in your life.
Birthday Gifts For Gamblers
A quick Amazon search for gambling gifts will turn up a number of options, but my personal favorite was the slot machine toilet paper (though I can already see my teenaged child turning this into a game…), the t-shirt that read 'I'm probably bluffing,' and the slot machine granny salt and pepper shakers.
Your mileage will vary on the best gift for your audience, but you should know there are a number of gambling-related items that are pretty funny. I would avoid the 'I'd hit that' t-shirts, though. They're likely never in good taste.
Roulette Shots Drinking Game ($18+ on Amazon)
A fun blend of table gamers two favorite things, roulette and drinking.
This item is basically a serving tray for different shots with a 'roulette' wheel in the middle.
Wherever the ball lands, that is the shot you'd take. Simple and easy!
It's also a simple little gift for the right person that lets them have fun at their next casino night and shows you honor their love of gaming.
Vegas Sign ($28+ on Amazon)
Even if your favorite gambler only goes to the local casino or Atlantic City, deep down, everyone who enjoys gambling in Las Vegas has a soft spot in their heart the city. To commemorate that soft spot, Amazon has ridiculously well-priced LED and metal signs that say Las Vegas.
It's not quite the same as bringing the neon glamor of Vegas to your corner of the world, but it's not too far, either.
Plus, it's a nice decoration for an office or poker room.
Personalized Poker Chips ($30+ on Oriental Trading Company)
I had seen personalized poker sets where the case or the cards are personalized to the user. Recently, technology has made personalizing poker chips a lot more affordable, too.
Now, for a surprisingly cheap amount, you can put a picture and two lines of text on a set of a hundred poker chips (in varying denominations). That should be enough for most people to host a poker night and make everyone else look at your favorite gambler's face.
Roulette Wheel With Accessories ($38+ on Amazon)
Sometimes, a roulette shot glass wheel just isn't enough. In this case, you want to give your favorite gambler their own roulette wheel.
This can be somewhat of a dangerous gift, though. There are lots of cheaply made roulette wheels that will get unbalanced or break after a few spins. That's why if you want to get a serious gift, I don't recommend spending less than $35.
You can spend a lot more than that, too, but the $38 price tag seemed solid and came with the felt and other accessories that your gambler needs to host casino night at their house.
Daniel Negreanu's MasterClass ($99 on MasterClass)
This gift only works if your gambler has an interest in playing poker, but if they do, what better gift could there be than one-on-one instruction from a pro?
Daniel Negreanu's MasterClass on poker is a comprehensive lesson on how to do better at Texas Holdem and is one of the best poker resources out there. Even if your gambler is a poker pro, Daniel Negreanu can still teach them something.
Just make sure that your gambler has a good internet connection, as that is definitely required for this gift.
Also, if you're worried about giving a MasterClass, they have easy options on their site to buy a class for other people.
Casino Gift Ideas
Hotel Gift Certificates (Varies)
If you know that your favorite gambler likes to go to Vegas, fly off to Atlantic City, or spend the night at the local casino, why not get them a gift certificate? You don't need to get a certificate that will cover their entire trip or even a night's stay.
Every little bit helps get that gambler to the casino and even if you gave them a $10 certificate, that's $10 more they can spend at the table.
Used Slot Machine (Varies)
This is the high-ticket item that you're only going to give someone that's really high up on your Christmas list. A used slot machine (that was once in a casino) is going to set you back about $400, plus shipping. However, if you have the funds, this is a great addition to your game room.
NOTE:To get one, you can actually look on Amazon to see if any casinos have parted with slot machines from their casino. You can also do a Google search to find one.
Once you've found the used slot machine, it's just a matter of paying, arranging to get the slot machine in your house, then figuring out how to get it wrapped.
Seriously, those things are huge!
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a lot of gifts out there that you can give your favorite gambler to suit any price range. All you need to do is figure out how much you want to spend on that person and consult the chart above.
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If you're not looking to spend a lot of money, look for those electronic slot machines or personalized dice. If you don't mind splashing the cash, gift certificates to a hotel chain or that slot machine that was once in a real casino are both exceptionally good gifts.
Of course, you know your gambler better than I, so have fun with it. Get creative, but rest assured that gamblers will really love something you get them from this list.
Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.For a long time, classic gifts have been the best choice for the Christmas Holiday – a colourful sweater, a wine book, a mug, and if you are feeling likes splurging, a tech gadget. This year, make the holiday season special by offering a more personal gift that will hit home for your loved one. If you have a loved one that is a gambling enthusiast and falls in your Nice list this year, here are gift ideas to consider before the stress of the holiday season finally kicks in.
Casino Gift Cards
Gift cards are not a new present idea, especially for the holiday season, but you can make it more personal for the gaming lover by transforming it into a casino gift card. This is one of the easiest gambling gift ideas to get your hands on, and you do not have to go through too much stress to acquire one. Nearly all estimable online casinos offer this type of gifts for gamblers to enjoy, and you can make the holidays for a gamer by providing them one. Some of the gaming clubs that you can consider include 888 Casino, LeoVegas Casino, Genesis Casino, and Mr.Green. The gift can be used to gamble in the range of games offered on these sites.
Casino Slot Machine Magnet
Magnets have long been used as decorations and still adorn the surface of many metallic appliances to date. The companies behind these pieces appear to target nearly every market, and that of gambling is not an exception. Order a slot magnet for the slot machine lover to hang up on their fridge or any other place they would like. The magnet could be of miniature slot machines or quotes related to the game. Such gifts for casino lovers hardly cost a fortune, but they sure will be received as a thoughtful gesture during this season of giving.
A personal set of poker chips
Poker is the heart and soul of casino gambling, and you can bring the experience to your loved one's home by purchasing a set of poker chips. These items can be bought at online stalls like Etsy, Amazon, Alibaba, and others for as little as £4. Depending on how special you want the gambling gift to be, you can have the items personalised to suit the player's style by engraving a message, catchphrase that they use, or even a photo of them. This gift comes in especially handy if they have a personal poker table, but if they don't, there is no harm in throwing it into the mix.
Specialized Card Decks
Card decks are also a gambling gift direction to take if your pal already has enough chips to serve their gambling needs. Card decks are even more common to find than chips, so it would be too much of a hassle to find some. Make the most of the gift by specialising it to match their style. Design alterations on card decks are often made on the back of the cards, and they can hold images of their name, face, or even an element that the individual is often identified with such a nickname. Most popular brands of card deck manufacturers – Bicycle, Bee, Aviator, Tally-Ho, Fournier, Maverick, HOYLE, KEM, Dal Negro, Piatnik.
Lucky 777 Cap
Funny Gifts For Gamblers
Few symbols stand tall as identifying factors of the gambling world as the numbers 777. Seven was first considered a lucky number in the game of craps, where rolling it on the first shot meant an automatic win. The popularity of the number bled over to slot machines, and even to date, a combination of three sevens in classic slots is considered a big win. Seeing that the number is considered so lucky in the gambling world, choosing to buy a cap for slot machine players with the numbers 777 printed on it could spell luck for them in the coming year.
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Man's T-shirts and women's nightshirts
Your Christmas gift can also be as simple as a garment that goes a long way in telling how much thought went into its selection. If your gift recipient is a man, consider getting him a T-shirt with gambling-related drawings or writings. It wouldn't hurt to find out what their favourite game is and have something about it printed on the shirt. You can also consider a lucky or quirky phrase related to casinos such as ‘That's How I Roll' or ‘King of the Machine' placed next to related images. You can do the same for a female gambler, but consider nightshirts instead.
Mini-Slot Machine
Let's face it – getting your loved one a full-sized slot machine may prove to be a little too cumbersome unless you are working with a big budget. If you cannot afford to take that route, consider miniature versions of the devices. Mini-slot machines cost as little as $9 on platforms like Amazon. In most cases, they come in models similar to one-armed bandits complete with a lever and three rolling reels. Some of these machines even accept pennies and other coins to make the experience as real as possible. This themed gift is sure to make your pal feel extra special by giving them a personal land-based experience.
Mini-Roulette Wheel
Nearly every casino game comes with a miniature version that suits home gamblers, and roulette is no exception. If you happen to know an enthusiast of the game, go ahead and gift them a mini-roulette wheel this holiday season. Usually, the wheel is sold alongside one or two decks of cards, chips, and a felt. The mini-version measures typically about sixteen inches, making it ideal to be played on just about any space. The felt used in the game can also be used for other sets like blackjack and Texas Hold 'Em.
Las Vegas Christmas Cards
One gift you are sure to receive this year is a Christmas card, so there is no reason not to give one. If you choose a casino lover as the recipient for this gift, opt for one that is themed around the gambling capital of Las Vegas. Most of these cards are themed around the Las Vegas sign with messages and imagery pointing to the jolly season, which allows you to kill two birds with one stone.
Christmas Gifts For Gamblers
Invite to Casino New Year's Eve Parties
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The festive season extends up until the very end of the year, and you can make that time special for gambling lovers by inviting them to New Year's Eve parties, especially if they are casino themed. The party could be held at home or an actual casino, so weigh your options in good time so that you can make any necessary reservations.
