Sitting here this morning thinking about how everyone ends up in this hobby a little differently.

Some people start by picking up a chip at a casino they visited. Others inherit a few pieces and it grows from there. Some get pulled in through poker games, and before you know it, you’re learning about molds, manufacturers, and chasing down chips you didn’t even know existed a year ago.

For me, it’s always been interesting how something as simple as a casino chip can lead to so much history, so many stories, and so many connections with other people.

Curious to hear how others got started… what was the first chip (or set) that hooked you?

Dan Madrigrano, Candidate for VP of the CCA
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