The holidays are already among us. I thought I was being smart doing a lot of my Christmas shopping super early, but now I’m left scrambling to find last minute gambling themed gifts for some of the people on my list, and I’m sure many folks are in the same boat. It happens to the best of us.
If someone you’re shopping for happens to be a casino lover, the regular host of your weekend poker games, or an avid online gambler, here are some great gambling-centric Christmas gifts you could get them for Christmas, birthdays, or any other holiday.
A Slot Machine Coin Bank
Image courtesy of Trademark Poker on Amazon.
This is the best novelty gift I’ve ever found, hands down. Sure, the classic piggy bank is cute, but wouldn’t a teeny tiny slot machine look so much cooler sitting on your shelf? To make it feel more like an actual slot machine, pulling the lever doesn’t always dispense your spare change, it’s totally random! All you need are some AA batteries and a pocketful of quarters and whenever you need some change, you can have a fun mini casino experience at home.
Automatic Card Shuffler
This one is especially great for your friend who sucks at shuffling cards. No matter how hard they try, they just can’t seem to get their thumbs in the right position. Well, struggle to shuffle no more! An automatic card shuffler makes shuffling between rounds of your home poker game even quicker.
This can also be used for most other standard-sized card games, like Cards Against Humanity, to ensure truly random gameplay.
A Trip to Vegas
Las Vegas.
Go big or go home, right? If you’ve got some money burning a hole in your pocket, or you just really want to spoil someone you love, why not take them to the best place for gambling of all sorts — Las Vegas, baby! Consider checking out some of the best casinos in the world, eat at top-rated restaurants, and leave with more money than you started with if you’re lucky.
Custom Deck of Cards
You can put an image of anything you want on pretty much everything. Most printing companies offer customizable card decks you can order online, or you can purchase a custom set from Bicycle, the world’s best playing card company.
A Set of Poker Chips
Just like the custom cards, you can order poker chips with any text or image you want on them. It’s sure to make poker night feel much more fancy. You can order custom poker chips from a number of poker chip distributors, or support a small business and order from an Etsy seller!
You could also get any photo you want printed on a single decorative gold poker chip and have it made into a keychain or money clip.
Mini Blackjack Table Game
Image courtesy of Bulk Buys on Amazon.
This gift is perfect for anyone who loves blackjack, or for your friend who wants to practice at home before hitting the casino for the first time. This mini blackjack table has a felt surface and comes with a full deck of mini plastic coated cards, tiny poker chips, a rake, and a card shoe. It’s small and portable which makes it great for parties, vacations, or any sort of travelling.
Roulette Drinking Game
Image courtesy of TradeOpia on Amazon.
This is another great gift for people who love to host parties, or to bring to your next get-together with your old college pals. The set comes with two roulette balls and 16 numbered shot glasses.
Tabletop Casino Felt
Turn any flat surface into a luxurious looking casino table with felt table mat. All sorts of different varieties are available, like this one that’s printed for Texas Hold’em poker and blackjack. You can also find them for any other table game, including roulette, which would go super well with the roulette wheel above.
A Funny Casino-Themed Shirt
There are so many great designs out there, but this “Eat Sleep Slots” shirt definitely stood out. Redbubble has a ton of designs from independent artists that you can get printed on t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, and more. These funny casino t-shirts would be sure to get you a few compliments the next time you hit the slots.
Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas
If you don’t have the time to order an elaborate gift, or none of these seem like they’d be good for the person you have in mind, here are some other ideas that are quick and easy to put together, as well as budget-friendly!
A Funded Online Casino Account
This is perfect to gift to yourself, or someone close to you. If they already have a casino site they like to frequent, send them an e-transfer so they can make a deposit and play at their favourite online casino for real money. Or, make an account for them, claim a bonus, and deposit some funds.
Make sure to remind them to verify their identity and contact info so they can withdraw their winnings! If you aren’t sure which casino to sign them up for, check out our Canadian online casino reviews for our top picks.
An At-Home Poker Set
You can find less expensive, usually smaller sets of poker chips at stores like Walmart or dollar stores. Pair these with two decks of different coloured cards, put them in a carrying case of some sort, and you’re all set. If you and your friends have ever talked about playing but haven’t gotten around to it yet, this is also the perfect gift to say “Now we have everything we need, so let’s do this already!”
Lottery Tickets
Lottery tickets are quick, easy, cheap, and fun to play. Who doesn’t love the thrill of scratching cards with the hope of winning the jackpot? You can also buy them pretty much anywhere, so if you realize you forgot to get your brother a present the night before Christmas, head over to the nearest convenience store and you’ve got an easy gift. Just make sure to remind him that if he wins, you should get a cut.
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