01 / SMOOTH
Smooth surface
A clean surface for crisp artwork. Assess glide, grip and dealing feel on a finished sample.
THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR DECK
A matter of feel.
Core, thickness, dimensions and finish make each deck different. Compare the options, then choose with a physical sample in hand.
MATERIAL OPTIONS
Look beyond the weight.
Paper weight and plastic thickness describe different properties. The finished sample is the best way to compare handling.
| Material | Options to discuss | Project direction | Evaluate in a sample |
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| Black-core paper | 310 / 330 gsm | Casino and poker-room decks | Opacity, snap, surface feel and print consistency |
| Blue-core paper | 280 / 300 gsm | Training and branded promotional decks | Handling, opacity and suitability for the intended use |
| PVC plastic | 0.30 / 0.32 mm | Plastic deck and repeated-handling projects | Flex, recovery, print adhesion and surface feel |
Material availability and suitability depend on the final specification. A stock name alone does not establish approval for casino use.
A FORMAT THAT FITS
The right size.
The right read.
Poker and bridge formats provide familiar starting points. Exact dimensions, corner radius and deck thickness should follow your venue’s specification.
Share your required formatA
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Poker format
2.5 × 3.5 in
63.5 × 88.9 mm
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Bridge format
2.25 × 3.5 in
57.15 × 88.9 mm
Nominal formats shown. Custom dimensions and standard or jumbo indexes can be discussed with your project.
SURFACE & FINISH
Choose how the deck handles.
Combine a material and finish as one specification. Confirm their compatibility during sampling.
02 / LINEN
Linen texture
A textured paper-card option. Compare the feel and the way the finished deck spreads.
03 / VARNISH
Matte or gloss
Discuss the desired sheen and coating. Consider readability under your venue’s lighting.
BEFORE YOU APPROVE
Put the sample
through its paces.
Evaluate the complete deck in the environment where it will be used. Share any venue-specific acceptance criteria at the start.
- Compare face and back registration across the deck.
- Inspect edges, corners, opacity and surface consistency.
- Review index readability under table lighting.
- Check deck count, packaging and identification details.
- Test with the intended shoe or shuffler; compatibility must be validated for the specific equipment.
FOR CASINO BUYERS & SOURCING PARTNERS
Find the feel your players prefer.
Tell us about your current cards, intended use and preferred finish. Start your material selection with a sample discussion.