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1993 Playing Cards

Michael “kidZee” Zimmers used the 1993 chip artwork to produce decks of playing cards. Photo supplied by Scott Burrington Photo supplied by George Wattman

August 1, 1993

1993: Presto! Irwin?

The first chip set. Picture provided by Roy Hashimoto. This was the very first BARGE chip set, created by Steve Jacobs. A 300 chip home set of these chips was presented to the 1993 BARGE NLHE Champ, Roy Hashimoto. Each attendee at BARGE 1993 also received a purple chip. A few of the chips came in the form of refrigerator magnets or on key chains. In addition, Michael “kidZee” Zimmers used the artwork to produce decks of playing cards. ...