Stuck for what to give the gambler or casino lover in your life this holiday season? Look no further than our list of the best Christmas gifts for gamblers.

Whether you’re looking for glamorous gifts worthy of a whale or just some small stocking-fillers, you’re sure to find something to suit your budget.

1. For Gamblers Who Enjoy A Drink

For a whiskey glass Al Capone would have been proud to be seen with, why not get this tumbler that has space for a cigar?

If you’re not buying for a smoker, a hip flask will always be well received.

Failing that, a game of shot glass roulette is sure to be a hit and get everyone in the party mood.

2. For Gamblers Who Love Slot Machines

For those who love slots, this 24K gold plated slot machine ornament with Swarovski crystals would look fabulous displayed in anyone’s home.

Or why not get them an old school-looking belt buckle? The description states that it does not spin, so you have been warned!

If all else fails, there’s always the option to bring a bit of Vegas home to your friends or family instead by buying the real deal.

Take a look at our guide that covers how to buy a slot machine for home use, in varying shapes and sizes.

3. For Gamblers Who Like Reading

For sports bettors who want to get an edge or for those who just find stories fascinating, why not get them a book this Christmas?

&#;Trading Bases: How a Wall Street Trader Made a Fortune Betting on Baseball&#; by Joe Peta

&#;Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Sports Enthusiasts Use Mathematics in Baseball, Basketball, and Football&#; by Wayne L. Winston

If they’ve taken a vacation, they’ll have plenty of time to read one.

Or, for poker fans, why not pick up one of our must-read top 20 poker books of all time? From beginners to experts, we’ve listed something for everyone.

4. For The High Rollers

If you’ve got the means to do so, why not splash out on this fabulous poker set from Gucci – all with animal-free, eco materials.

With three variations to choose from, there’s sure to be one the for the high roller in your life!

And if you’re searching for a real Christmas showstopper to put in Santa’s sack, these casino watches make for a classy addition to any wrist.

Intricate and beautiful, these aren’t your average time pieces, as they allow you to play casino table games on the go too.

We’re talking miniature roulette wheels and baccarat, machine-cut diamonds and rose gold. Pure luxury.

5. For Gamblers Who Like Art

Help your buddies scale up their interiors by adorning their walls with some artwork.

6. For Gamblers Who Dress Smart

Does your loved one imagine themselves as a little bit James Bond in Casino Royale?

These cufflinks would go great with a tux while you’re sipping a martini at a games table…

7.  For Gamblers Who Like A Personal Touch

Make your gifts extra special by adding your recipient’s name.

As a suggestion, we’ve picked out a playing card box and notebook, but there are tons of options out there.

8. For Budding Poker Players

Do you know a poker player who just can’t make up their mind during games? Present them with this and take the stress out of decision-making.

9. For Gamblers Who Like To Host Games Nights

Everyone can get involved in a DIY casino party, without leaving the comfort of home.

Host it yourself, or simply hand over one of these boxes for the recipient to create their own evening.

Most packages come with almost everything you need for fun and games, such as a roulette wheel and balls, mats, dice, dealer and poker chips, fake cash, rules, cards and croupier sticks.

For Gamblers Who Love Horse Racing

Let them show the world how much they love the sport by wearing a face mask with Secretariat – one of the most famous racehorses, if not the most famous, ever – printed on it.

Or, if they prefer to show their support in a more subtle way, treat them to this luxury game instead.

We hope you’ve found something on this list that’ll suit the casino lover in your life!

If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you’re a gambler yourself – but if you have a significant other, friend or family member who enjoys playing online casino games as much as you do, this list will help you come up with a fun gift to present to them on the day of the celebrations, whether that’s for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah!

7 gift ideas for gambling fans

Since we’re catering to fans of online slots and other games, we’ve chosen lucky number 7 to guide our list of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah gift ideas for gamblers. From kitchenware and clothing to personalized trinkets and stylish accessories, we’ve covered a broad range of ideas that should cater to all tastes and preferences.

1. Kitchenware

If you enjoy the variety of games on offer at an online casino, you’ll likely enjoy trying different kinds of food too (especially given all of the amazing restaurants you can find in gambling hubs around the world.)

Some gift ideas for the foodies in your life include customized wooden chopping boards, or even a personalized mug, which could display a pertinent meme message, or your favorite casino iconography. You won’t have to look very far for inspiration, as there are many websites, like Etsy, that offer a variety of options (and are only limited by your sense of humor or penchant for puns.)

2. Clothing

Even though the recipient of your gift might be used to playing online games at home in leisurewear, that doesn’t mean you can’t splash out on a nice shirt or dress for them, which they could use to freshen up their look when they go out to play casino table games at a land-based establishment. 

You could instead opt for a gift voucher for them to go and buy a whole new fancy outfit for their next casino restaurant visit, or even get them something more humorous, like a branded T-shirt that speaks to their personal gaming preferences.

3. Trinkets

Whether it’s a stocking filler or the main gift, you can’t go wrong with a gambling-themed trinket, and there are many to be found online. This could be anything from a branded lighter to custom casino-themed cufflinks, or even a card-themed keyring for online poker fans.

The sky’s the limit when it comes to these kinds of Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah gift ideas, and will depend on your recipient’s taste in casino games. If they enjoy roulette, how about a fabulous wall clock that makes a feature of the iconic wheel and rattling ball? Or if craps is their game of choice, how about some special lucky dice?

4. Good-luck charms

Speaking of lucky dice, you might like to buy your gambling fan an item of good fortune to wear or keep on them when they play casino games, or even when they’re making online sports betting decisions. This is especially the case if you’re all planning to watch an annual sporting event during the holidays, whether that’s Thanksgiving Day football, college football or Christmas Day basketball. 

We can’t guarantee that this good-luck charm gift will contribute to their winnings in any way, but they’ll think of you every time they look at it, which means it should prove to be a successful and thoughtful gift.

Perhaps some four-leaf clover earrings, a horseshoe necklace or matching gaming-themed bracelets could do the trick? Otherwise, you could get them something for their desk, like a Maneki-neko waving-cat figurine, or a toad with coins in its mouth, if Asian lucky charms are something they would enjoy (and which you can find in many slot games.) 

5. A real slot machine

If your gift recipient is an online slots fan, why not investigate buying a real-life slot machine? These can be expensive, but if you do a bit of research, you might be able to find a good deal on a second-hand one (depending on how much time, money and effort you want to spend finding a gift, of course.)

Alternatively, you could also pick up a more inexpensive, tabletop, novelty coin-operated mini slot machine, just for the fun of it! Who knows, perhaps your lucky recipient can relive some forgotten nostalgia by pulling the lever of this kind of pint-sized one-armed bandit. 

6. Tickets to a casino hub or event

No matter where you live, there is undoubtedly a casino nearby that likely hosts regular events. Instead of wrapping up a physical gift, why not give them a well-chosen experience instead? This could be tickets to a show, some online game-playing lessons, or even plane tickets to Vegas, or any other gambling hub that they might enjoy. This all depends on the size of your bankroll, of course!

Or you could decide to bring all the fun into your own home, or that of a friend or family member, and create a casino night all for yourselves, which brings us to our final point.

7. Games and accessories

Playing online casino games is fun, but another great gift idea for gambling fans – and one that you could enjoy while spending time together over the holidays – is an age-appropriate game set. For example, poker, or even a casino table game like baccarat or roulette, complete with croupier stick, could be just what you need to kickstart a fun night in!

This gift could present the perfect excuse to host a games night, where you can bring everything you know about what happens at the green felt tables to your own dining room table, and perhaps give other people, who haven’t been gambling before, a taste of how enjoyable these games are to play.

Enjoy everything that we have to offer at BetMGM, every season

No matter the gifts you decide to buy, or the holidays you celebrate, BetMGM offers a wide variety of entertaining casino games for you to play, all year round.

Whether you’re into online sports betting, table games or poker, there is something to suit all tastes when you register to play on our site. Who knows, maybe someone is out there right now, wondering what holiday gift they’re going to buy for a gambling fan like you, too!

There are only six more shopping days until Christmas! If you’re still looking for some last-minute gifts for the horseplayer in your life, allow me to make a few suggestions.

A (nearly) complete set of Kentucky Derby glasses

This eBay seller is offering a set of glasses from  for the low low price of $5, They are missing ,’42,’43, and ’ They also don’t have the first two glasses from and , though those glasses each fetch several thousands of dollars when you can find them for sale.

If you don’t have the scratch to spring for the complete set, you can find nearly any year on eBay. Perhaps you can find your loved one’s birth year and buy them one of those. Most glasses after are fairly affordable on their own.

Vintage Horse Racing Games

I’m planning to review many of these in a future blog, but in the meantime you can peruse this list on Etsy of vintage horse racing board and card games for something in your budget that you think your horseplayer might like. These games were mostly popular in the s and s when board game companies increasingly looked to the world of sports for ideas for new game titles. Games like 3M’s “Win, Place & Show” are similar to other 3M titles like “Thinking Man’s Football,” which is essentially the same game. Games like Parker Brothers’ “Gambler” and Waddington’s “Lose Your Shirt” are a bit more cheeky and fun and emphasize making good gambling decisions.

There’s plenty to choose from over at Etsy.

"All Horse Players Die Broke" by Damon Runyon

This small leather-bound collection of some of Runyon’s racing stories was created by the Del Mar Turf Club to present to guests on opening day in The members of the press were given special copies with their names stamped into the cover, and those copies, when you can find them, sell for much more. Runyon was one of the funniest chroniclers of the midtown Manhattan nightlife in the s and s. He palled around with mobsters and gamblers and wrote many stories about the gambling underworld, which naturally often included horse racing. Stories like “The Lemon Drop Kid” and “It Comes Up Mud” are as hilarious as they are classic. No horseplayer’s bookshelf is complete without some of Runyon’s books on it, and this one is a nice addition to any collection.

Vintage Horse Race Analyzer

In Mattel was at the forefront of producing handheld video games, which back then were little more than bulky boxes with hard-to-smash buttons that emitted beeps and dim flashes of LEDs. For the time, they were state-of-the-art and mesmerizing. It was during this boom that Mattel produced the “Horse Race Analyzer,” a pocket-sized computer that promised to pick winners in any horse race a whopping 93 percent of the time. Here’s how Jay Cronley described the contraption for ESPN:

The Analyzer was about the size of a couple of blackboard erasers laid end to end, and it existed on batteries, eating them whole, it sometimes seemed. Cell phones, at that time, were not that far removed from what soldiers on the front lines used at Normandy to call in air support. The Horse Race Analyzer was considered a fancy piece to brandish in any Jockey Club. But the buttons were tiny, and it could take an hour to program a race that left you with the chalk, which you might have been able to find on your own.

Despite reports that these devices were common sights in Jockey Club dining rooms around the country, sales weren’t good enough for Mattel to keep producing them. In the rights to the device were purchased and it continued to be sold by a company called Advanced Handicapping Technology Inc. Eventually, however, horseplayers learned that they could handicap as well as the Analyzer without all the trouble of button pushing.

You can find plenty of them on eBay.

Horse Racing Pop-Up Card

Whatever gift you get, you should leave a note for the one you love on this incredible horse racing 3-D pop-up card. It folds flat but opens to reveal a full starting gate with horses springing from it into action. Better hurry, because it ships from Poland.

A Day at the Races

No, I don’t mean the Marx Brothers movie, although that wouldn’t be a bad gift, either. If you’ve never been to the track with the horseplayer on your list, then the best gift you can give them is a day with them at the track. Believe me, there’s nothing that makes horseplayers happier than when friends and family want to accompany them to the track to hang out, watch races and gamble. So buy a couple of clubhouse tickets from your local race course, put them in a card and let them know the drinks are on you so long as they help you pick some winners. There’s nothing they’d love more than to evangelize this beautiful game to you while you pick up the tab.

Ho, ho, ho. Merry Christmas, gamblers! It&#;s that time of year again and you&#;re either stuck at the mall buying presents like a dumb-dumb or haven&#;t left your house to buy presents because they came out with this thing called the internet.

If you&#;re reading this, you&#;re probably a sports bettor. There&#;s a slight chance you Googled &#;Christmas gifts for gamblers,&#; but I&#;m not sure how many folks out there are doing that.

Having trouble buying a gift for another gambler in your life? Having trouble thinking of presents for Santa to bring? Say no more!

Surely you&#;ll find something to specifically satisfy the wants and needs of a gambler&#;s lifestyle.

A Carton of Smokes

Gambling is one of the more stressful hobbies and pastimes out there. Along with golf, it&#;s one of just a handful of &#;fun&#; activities that are actually quite maddening.

Nothing takes the edge off like a nice cigarette. Though recent studies show they are more harmful to the body than once thought, the trade-off may be worth it to some.

I&#;ve never smoked a cigarette in my life (don&#;t worry, plenty of cigars) but I would recommend Winstons. Always said I&#;d be a Winston guy if I were a smoker.

A TV Package for Their Favorite Sport

If the gambler in your life lives in the same house as you, this may be a bad idea. If you want to spend time with them, that is.

A classic TV package is only going to get you nationally televised games and your local teams. It&#;s not enough! What if you want to watch a Reds-Pirates game on a random Tuesday night because you have to sweat the Redlegs at +?

How are you supposed to do that without the MLB TV package?

Scratch Tickets

Norm is right for the most part. These are dumb gifts, but undoubtedly fun. I am pretty sure that the system is rigged around the holiday season because my win rate on scratch tickets is like 0% on Christmas and around the standard 20%% at other times of the year.

Fun anecdote: I (obviously) got a scratch ticket on my 18th birthday and won. That&#;s how &#;Scratchy Thursdays&#; were born. Six straight Thursdays I won, which is quite the odds-beating feat.

Then I lost a few times in a row and that&#;s how &#;Scratchy Thursdays&#; died.

Alcohol

Pretty self-explanatory I think and a good gift for anybody.

A Trip to an Off-the-Grid Getaway

Sometimes, it&#;s best to just get away from it all and clear your mind. If you go to a normal vacation spot in a civilized area, you&#;re just going to be looking at your phone all the time. Don&#;t kid yourself.

Instead, go somewhere that doesn&#;t even have service. If you&#;re like me and live within 30 minutes of a major city, you may not even realize that there are entire sections of the country that still think it&#;s Perhaps even

Just way behind the times, hardly any technology at all.

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I personally suggest Yellowstone National Park, which has very little service in or around it. Just don&#;t have a medical emergency/get ripped to bits by a bear because I&#;m pretty sure there&#;s no way to contact anyone.

Nobody will be able to hear your screams, either.

Sheets of Plywood/Panes of Glass

Some folks love to just break things. While a stress doll would be a nice gift for an office setting, those who have an unfinished basement or garage may prefer the sheets of plywood or panes of glass.

It&#;s either that or break things that actually matter, take your pick.

I guess there are new trendy places you can go to now where you pay to destroy things. Perhaps my coworkers in NYC can check out The Wrecking Club and see if it serves as a nice place to relieve stress after a bad beat.

Money (aka Units)

If the gambler in your life sucks at gambling, this is probably the number one thing on his/her wish list. Barnes & Noble gift cards are great and all, but last time I checked they couldn&#;t be deposited at most sportsbooks.

Definitely not the most thoughtful gift traditionally speaking, but at the end of the day, money is sort of the most thoughtful gift. It doesn&#;t take any thought from the gift giver, but it allows the receiver to do whatever they want with the money.

What they want = the best gift. Plain and simple. In some cases, that&#;s gonna be an extra few units in the bankroll.

Deodorant 

Though we have been known to say &#;embrace the sweat&#; at The Action Network, we don&#;t want folks scaring off friends and family with their massive pit stains.

If you know someone who has the ability to sweat through a suit jacket, be a pal and buy them some armpit protection. I&#;m personally rocking Old Spice Krakengärd from their Wild Collection.

A fine choice if I do say so myself.

Spa Day

No, not spaghetti day. A nice trip to the spa for a massage, steam, soak, mani, pedi, and whatever else happens at spas. This is healthier than the cigarettes and alcohol, while cheaper than a trip to a faraway land.

You could also go to the spa yourself. Nothing like one of those gifts you buy for someone else with yourself in mind. That&#;s a veteran move.

Vokey SM7 56º Loft, 8º bounce, M Grind Wedge 

Oddly specific, eh? Well, I gamble and this is what I want for Christmas.

I mentioned how golf is one of the only activities besides gambling that is aggravating yet fun at the same time. Well, have a little more fun and a little less aggravation with the help of a beautiful new Vokey Wedge, spin milled for your pleasure.

Master craftsman Bob Vokey has these grooves so sharp that you&#;ll be chewing up golf balls like a beaver would a log. Renders Pro V1s useless within a few shots. Absolutely shredded.

Chicks dig the long ball and a new driver may be what most golfers desire, but you score with your wedges. The short game is the key to golf.

When you&#;re out on the links making some side bets with your friends, impress them by stopping the ball on a dime, five feet from the hole from 90 yards out.

Now that I think of it, this would be an excellent Christmas list for John Daly.

Baseball Cards

Most of these gifts are only for adults. Most sports gamblers are adults, though, so that makes sense.

Ripping wax (slang for opening packs) of baseball cards is the only gambling children are allowed to do. Many who loved cards when they were younger may have transitioned into gambling when the time came.

I love cards, I love gambling. Darren Rovell loves cards so much that he had multiple boxes of Hoops just sitting around in his basement.

These days, there are baseball card boxes that go for upwards of $10, Talk about a sweat. When you shell out four Benjamins for a box of Bowman Chrome in hopes of a lovely Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rookie auto, but instead pull a David Hess auto, you&#;re not going to be happy.

Breaking boxes is a largely -EV hobby nowadays, but pulling some mojo is akin to nailing a longshot future.

Okay, boys and girls. I hope you&#;ve been good this year and Santa brings you everything you want. Just remember, giving a great gift brings just as nice of a feeling as getting one &#; and these gift ideas are all dynamite.

Christmas can be both a joyous occasion as well as the most maddening event of all year. The joy is from the Christmas festivities such as large family gatherings that generally have a potluck theme, hot chocolate while tending a crackling fire to drive away the winter cold, caroling in the neighborhood while having apple cider as well as trimming the good ole Christmas tree. The maddening part of Christmas and I’m sure everyone can attest to this, would be Christmas gift shopping.

How does one buy the perfect gift for their special someone or even just for the local postman to represent how much you appreciate their presence in your life (I appreciate my postman delivering the mail regardless of weather: wind, sleet and snow).

This task is even harder when it comes to someone that enjoys a night at the casino. Giving them money seems so insincere even though it might be the gift that they actually would enjoy the most.

Well, since you’re a gambler, what would you want for Christmas?

This depends on style. The arrival of high-speed, mobile internet has seen some head online to gamble. While online casinos do reward gamblers with casino bonuses that give out extra money for a deposit, you can’t give these as a gift to others.

NOTE: If you&#;re a gambler who fancies playing online then you can learn more by heading to Casino-Professor which is a great resource for all things online casino. They have a variety of different casino bonuses to choose from so you can take your pick from their current selection.

Therefore, in this article, we’ll be looking at a variety of physical gifts only that are useful for in-person gambling. As there are many different types of gamblers out there, we’ve done our best to give you a wide mix of choices.

Fat Cat Tri-Fold Poker Game Table Top

Now isn&#;t this the coolest thing? I saw some pictures of a whole group of friends playing Texas Holdem the other night and they were using one of these! Place it on top of your dining room table and you&#;re good to go! It&#;s pricey &#; but I can see it being worth the investment.  Buy on Amazon here ->

Deluxe Craps Dice Table

I know for Christmas, the ultimate Christmas gift would be something that relates to the casino; for me it’s a regulation size craps table.

What? Why?

For me having a regulation craps table would allow me the ability to practice my craft as a shooter at the craps table. The whole point of visiting the casino is to take a chance to try to leave with more money that what you had when you arrived. The casino has rules and regulations to try to shade the win percentage in favour of themselves in all manners of games expect craps. The odds don’t change. The bet payout remains the same regardless how high or how low you choose to bet. The casino’s distinct advantage when it comes to craps is the lack of practice a player would have playing the game. Wouldn’t you want to gift the gambler in your life the ability to even the odds with the casino; give him or her the ability to practice for countless hours to hone their skills to try to take down the casino?

The table pictured here is on Amazon &#; who knew Amazon sold regulation sized craps tables?

Of course, we know not everyone can afford, or fit, a full size craps table. Here are a few more suggestions for what to give your special card lover:

Gold Foil Playing Cards

Why settle for the ordinary when you can have the extraordinary. Everyone has playing cards for a quick game of blackjack or poker; make it a real festival evening of glitz and glamor with gold foiled playing cards. They’re definitely a conversation starter! Find them on Amazon here

Card Shuffler

Gift one of these card shufflers under their Christmas tree and they’ll thank you during those action packed house games!  Psst &#; kids love these too. You can find some on our Card Accessories page and while you&#;re there check out the very fine card decks and card boxes.

Acrylic Case for Poker Chips

Our personal favourite. Nothing gets the juices flowing like attending a top notched house game than when the host displays all the goodies. Make your host the talk of the town with an acrylic case for their poker chips. Find on Amazon here.

Card Suit Jewelry

Card players love style, especially in a casino where everyone is looking at them. Your casino loving friend will appreciate any card-themed jewelry and there are so many lovely items &#; we&#;ve got a bunch of them featured on our Jewellry page. Click here.

Other Suggestions

We&#;ve run out of room but wanted to leave you with a few more ideas. How about a portable charger for those hours at the table; a lovely watch is one of the best accessories a poker player can have; noise-blocking headphones; RunGoodGear, the brand that has been seen every year on the WSOP Main Event Rail;  anything from NoMercyMaking collection and finally, you can&#;t go wrong with a good book. Here is a good list of the world&#;s most popular Blackjack books.

Good luck with your shopping and have a wonderful holiday.