The holiday season has arrived once again, filling the air with warmth, cheer, and the spirit of giving. Smiles come a little easier this time of year, and kindness seems to be everywhere you look.
This year is extra special for us at Cardplayer Lifestyle, as we proudly present the 10th annual edition of our Holiday Gift Guide for Poker Players! Since first launching the guide back in 2016, it’s become one of our favorite traditions, and we’re truly grateful to celebrate a full decade of helping you find the perfect poker-themed gifts.
As always, our goal is to offer a mix of exciting new discoveries and timeless favorites that poker fans are sure to love. Whether you’re searching for something unique for a fellow player or rewarding yourself for a year well played, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
As always, thank you for being part of our community. May this year’s guide and the entire 2025 holiday season bring you happiness, health, and good fortune both on and off the felt!
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1. FADED SPADE PLAYING CARDS | 2. CUSTOM HIGH END CARD PROTECTORS (FROM SPLITSUIT) | 3. 52CARDS.COM | 4. THE EXPLOITATIVE EDGE BY RED CHIP POKER | 5. TILTED COMPASS POKER BACKPACK | 6. POKERCHIPS.COM | 7. MGM GRAND POKER ROOM | 8. RUNGOOD GEAR | 9. POKERGO SUBSCRIPTION |
FADED SPADE PLAYING CARDS
The holiday season is here, and Faded Spade FSX playing cards continue to be a great pick for anyone who loves poker. FSX represents Faded Spade Excellence, Exclusivity and Experience, and this edition has become a favorite for players who want a premium feel at the table.
Whether it’s for your weekly home game or a holiday get together with friends, FSX brings a high end experience to every shuffle and deal.
If you are looking to refresh your own cards at home or surprise a poker fan with something they will actually use, you can grab Faded Spade FSX playing cards at fadedspade.com.
CUSTOM HIGH-END CARD PROTECTORS (FROM SPLITSUIT)
Swap out your dusty old card protector with a handcrafted masterpiece: card protectors made in the USA from exotic‐hardwood species like Cocobolo, Bolivian Rosewood, and Brazilian Cherry. Each one is laser-engraved, features a unique grain pattern, and is built to be heirloom-quality in your hand.
Choose your wood. Choose your engraving. Choose your style. And get free shipping in the U.S.
This is the perfect gift for:
- The friend who’s always at the card room
- The spouse who would never buy something nice for themselves
- YOU! If you want a card protector that gives you 137% extra luck*
Tap the link below, pick your wood, choose your engraving (initials, design, etc.), and you’ll be ready to give a gift that’s always with them at the table.
👉 Visit SplitSuit’s custom card protectors today, or search for your “1/one” designs here.
And follow on Instagram to catch the latest 1/one drops 👍
* Our lawyers won’t confirm the 137% luck boost, but they’re quietly nodding behind their screens.
52CARDS.COM
Custom Playing Cards — Deck the Halls in Style
This holiday season, make your gifts as unforgettable as your celebrations with custom playing cards from 52Cards.com. Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer, a unique family keepsake, or a thoughtful corporate gift, our custom decks are designed to spread cheer and creativity.
Upload your favorite photo, logo, or festive design to create a deck that’s truly one of a kind. Each card is printed in full color on premium-quality stock for a smooth, professional feel that’s made to last through countless shuffles. Choose from classic or specialty finishes to match your style — matte, glossy, or linen.
Custom playing cards aren’t just for poker nights — they’re a fun, personal way to connect with family, friends, and clients alike. Imagine the smiles when your loved ones unwrap a deck featuring their favorite memories or your company logo dressed up in holiday spirit.
From Christmas parties to Secret Santa exchanges, a personalized deck is the perfect gift that’s both playful and meaningful.
This season, deck the halls with 25% OFF custom playing cards — just use code GETONDECK25 at checkout.
THE EXPLOITATIVE EDGE BY RED CHIP POKER
Stop playing “solver-approved poker.” Start making real money.
The Exploitative Edge is your complete roadmap to profiling opponents, finding their leaks, and turning those leaks into profit — not just running down solver lines like everyone else. (Ed. note: You can read our just published review/interview with author James Sweeney here.)
Written by two of the sharpest strategy minds in the game (James “SplitSuit” Sweeney & Adam “w34z3l” Jones), this book doesn’t obsess over balance or plug leaks in theory. It shows you how to profit from real mistakes your opponents are constantly making.
The Exploitative Edge gives you the complete strategy + tactics breakdown:
- How to correctly profile your opponents.
- How to exploit both fishy and advanced players.
- How to protect your vulnerable hands and manage high-variance spots.
- Actionable plays built from real player pool data.
If you’re frustrated studying hours of GTO theory without results… this is your exit ramp. If you want a sharp, practical system to consistently out-earn your opponents by exploiting their actual mistakes… this is your path. If you want to build confidence, step outside solver lines, and understand exactly when and why you’re doing it… this is your book.
Get your copy of The Exploitative Edge today. For a limited time, the ebook includes free access to the PRO course: Poker Mastery 101. This 16-lesson course (normally $99) pairs beautifully with the book to prepare you for 2026 and beyond!
And if you prefer audiobooks, look for The Exploitative Edge via Audible soon 🎧 You can also hear an audiobook preview chapter here:
TILTED COMPASS POKER BACKPACK
If you’re a poker player, that means you need to be outfitted with a great backpack that caters to your needs. Tilted Compass™ has quickly become a name synonymous with the production of high quality bags for poker players. With plenty of room to store all your belongings in both spacious and smaller hidden compartments, their bags even feature combination locks for added security.
Made from durable, waterproof fabrics, their backpacks also have USB connections to ensure you can stay connected, and ready for the grind. Tilted Compass partners with big name brands like Energizer© and Tile©, meaning their bags feature a reliable power bank as well as a tracking device in your bag for that extra layer of added security.
Tilted Compass™ backpacks are designed specifically with poker players in mind. They know your lifestyle because they’re poker players themselves! Whether you’re a tournament player or a cash game grinder, sporting a Tilted Compass™ bag is an essential part of your daily gear.
Explore all of their products here, and make sure to use discount code TILTEDHOLIDAY for 20% off of your entire purchase!
POKERCHIPS.COM
Make This Holiday Season Unforgettable with Custom Poker Chips!
This holiday season, give a gift that’s as unique as it is fun. PokerChips.com specializes in creating high-quality, fully customizable poker chips that make perfect presents for friends, family, coworkers, or even yourself. Whether you’re hosting a holiday game night, looking for a memorable stocking stuffer, or planning a corporate gift, their custom poker chips bring a personal touch that can’t be beaten.
Design your chips your way! Choose your favorite colors, upload your logo, add names, dates, or festive messages — the possibilities are endless. Their casino-grade chips are built to last, offering the perfect balance of weight, feel, and durability, so every shuffle, deal, and raise feels professional and satisfying.
Not only are they fun for poker nights, but they also make unique collectibles or party favors that your guests will remember long after the holiday season. Personalized poker chips are a creative way to show someone you care while adding a touch of elegance and fun to your holiday celebrations.
🎁 Special Holiday Offer: Use code MERRYCHIPMAS at checkout to enjoy an exclusive seasonal discount. There’s no better time to create a one-of-a-kind gift that will be cherished for years to come.
MGM GRAND POKER ROOM
It’s always a good time to take a poker vacation – perhaps none better than during Holiday season. And when it comes to the best poker destinations in the world, nothing tops Las Vegas. The 25-table MGM Grand Poker Room awaits your arrival and offers tons of action right on the Strip!
From round-the-clock cash games to multiple daily tournaments, it’s one of the most fun places to play poker in the city. Regardless of the size of your bankroll, they spread the right stakes for you, with plenty of No Limit Texas Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and other poker variants on offer.
The room’s helpful staff are happy to speak with you anytime, and you can call (702) 891-7434 to get your name on the waitlist the moment your flight touches down on the tarmac.
RUNGOOD GEAR
For more than a decade, RunGood has been one of poker’s most recognizable lifestyle apparel brands. Founded in 2012 by Tana Karn and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company continues to set the tone for what poker players wear both at and away from the tables.
Their lineup features the famously soft RUNGOOD Classic tees, available in a wide array of colors and sizes, with both long- and short-sleeve versions. Sweats and outerwear are another highlight, with hoodies, crewnecks, full zips, and quarter zips offered in multiple styles, all affordably priced. If headwear is your thing, their flex-fit caps and snapback mesh trucker hats remain fan favorites, too.
Beyond the staples, you’ll also find golf shirts, drawstring bags, and more. They’ve got everything a poker player needs as far as apparel, whether you’re a recreational player or a hardcore grinder. Best of all, if you’re in the US, you’ll enjoy free shipping on your orders with the promo code RUNGOODFREESHIP.
POKERGO SUBSCRIPTION
If you’re shopping for the poker fan who has everything (or just want to treat yourself this holiday season) then an annual PokerGO subscription is as close to “the nuts” as it gets. Essentially the “Netflix of poker,” PokerGO delivers wall-to-wall action from the biggest events in the game, including live World Series of Poker coverage, Super High Roller Bowl, Poker Masters, and U.S. Poker Open. Plus, they regularly broadcast original shows like High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark, and No Gamble, No Future.
If all of that isn’t enough, they’ve got a massive archive of both live and on-demand programming, providing thousands of hours of an unparalleled viewing experience, available anytime, anywhere. For anyone who loves watching great poker, it’s essential.
PokerGO offers monthly, quarterly, and annual plans, but the annual subscription is by far the best value. As holiday gifts go, it doesn’t get more “poker-perfect.” Visit PokerGO.com and lock in a year of world-class poker entertainment.
Wishing all of our readers here at Cardplayer Lifestyle a happy holiday season!
