Play Your Cards Right

The players, dealers, staff, sometimes even the media - they all get credit, but often we overlook the most important part of poker... the cards.

Making their tournament debut here at the PokerNews Cup Alpine are the brand spanking new Angel Playing Cards. According to my secret source, the cards are made in Japan and utilize embossed printing which aids durability. A thin plastic coating on both sides of the cards helps to protect them from damage and also makes them a little faster on the felt.

Given this information, players should surely be asked to wear gloves out of respect for the cards.