Whether it is well planned in advance or a last minute effort, finding the right gift for the person and the occasion can be difficult. However, if you are dealing with a poker nut this article can make it a bit easier or at least point you to some good ideas.

We have all been there trying to decide how much we should spend. While that answer can only be determined by you, it will help to know some popular and quality products in several price ranges. Also don't forget to contact associates of the person you are buying for. Often times these poker player peers will have a great idea.

Starting at the lower end of the spectrum we will introduce you to the inventively creative card covers. Simply any device used to protect a players hole cards from accidentally being fouled or exposed, these card guards are as varied as the vast variety of poker players. These unique devices won't break your budget, with the average price of $15. Choose from a variety of well decorated brass coins or opt for a more 3-D option with a funny caricature. Whether your player currently uses one of these card guards or not, a well thought out selection will bring a smile to his face.

Any poker player that hosts a live game will need some kind of playing cards. Whether your poker lover already knows about and uses plastic playing cards or not; a set of these quality card will make a great gift. With several top quality brands to choose from, the basic premise of these cards is substantially increased durability along with much better shuffle and playability from day one all the way through the life of the deck. A set of Copag brand playing cards can usually be purchased for $15.

Poker gifts can't be discussed without mentioning poker chips. If you are considering chips as a gift, you will most likely want to buy a complete set which will include a case of some sort and possibly many other accessories such as cards, dealer buttons, or dice. Many options exist to personalize the poker chip set. Gold foil hot stamping and custom labels are two great options for the chips themselves. Also many poker chip cases can be engraved. Poker chip sets run the gamut on pricing ranging from $30 to $1500.

In case these options are not sounding like what your poker nut needs, here are some new ideas. For the game room or poker tournament room, there is quite a lineup of poker signs, posters, and other poker dcor available. Another angle for the tournament room is to find a gift that may help manage the tournaments. A super option for this is the Poker Genie pro edition. This little device makes home tournaments a breeze and can help a novice host or a veteran player to keep the game on track.