Poker on TV

I was flipping through the channels last night and it surprised me that poker was still being televised. It seems to me that that train had run out of steam back in like 2006 or 2007, but apparently it is still going strong. So strong in fact, that poker chips are in high demand. The reason for this is, of course, that poker is such a universal game that anyone who understands cards can play it. Adding poker chips to the equation just makes the games that more intense because there is actually something to play for other than just pride. Of course, when you run out of chips, you could always put things like your paint ball guns or even Shoei motorcycle helmet in as collateral. Just be sure that you have the cards to back up your bet because those things are nice.