The Internet has undoubtedly changed the way we live. Whether you’re selling your old junk for good money, s u rreptitiously checking up on the fortunes of old classmates or ‘stumbling’ across a Jenna Jameson website, 21st Century man spends a fair amount of time plonked in front of a computer screen. And over the last couple of years , an increasing number of people have been switching on to on-line poker.
If you’re unable to disguise your grin when you’ve got a straight flush, it’s an ideal way to play and keep your hand hidden. But it still remains a poor substitute to having a few friends round for a poker night (insert your own joke about having a full house here... ). If you fancy yourself as a card sharp , then it might be worth putting the Jackpot Deluxe Poker Case on your Christmas list. Exclusive to Woolworths, the slimline but surprisingly weighty aluminium case contains 400 chips, two packs of cards, dealer and blind buttons and five casino-style dice – handy if the pressure gets too much and you fancy a game of Yahtzee instead! It’s suitable for novices too, as full rules for Texas Hold ’Em, betting instructions and cards detailing the ranking of poker hands are included.
Verdict: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A useful kit for anyone hoping to host a Vegas night that’s more Las than Johnny.
