Dal Negro Spa is one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious manufacturers of playing cars, casino accessories and games. The company enjoys over two centuries of history and carries on a tradition of craftmanship equal to none. Dal Negro Spa is based near Venice, Italy and exports its products around the world.
Who is Dal Negro Direct?
Our company, Casa Antigua LLC, is an authorized reseller of Dal Negro products and our warehouse is located near Roanoke, Virginia. All of our products are purchased directly from the manufacturer so you can be assured that they are genuine, brand new Dal Negro products.
What are Dal Negro acetate playing cards?
Dal Negro acetate playing cards are made from a special material that makes them longer wearing than standard PVC playing cards. They are more resistant to temperature and humidity changes and are used by casinos around the world, including in such faraway places as Nepal. We recommend playing with Dal Negro acetate playing cards only on felted surfaces as the material can be chipped on hard surfaces.
What are standard and jumbo indeces?
Card indeces are the symbols of suit and rank on the corners of the cards which make it easier to recognize the card value. Indeces can be small or large. We refer to small indeces as standard indeces and large indeces as jumbo indeces, but others may use the terms regular, super, blackjack, etc. We just feel it is easier to stick to two terms.
There is no "best" index type; it boils down to personal preference. Players who play table games like Texas Hold'em often use jumbo index cards because they have to look at the community cards from a distance. In the United States, most cards in casinos have two standard indeces.
What is the difference between bridge and poker cards?
The difference is simply the size: bridge-size cards are narrower than poker-size cards. A bridge-size card measures 2¼ inches by 3½ inches while a poker-size card measures 2½ inches by 3½ inches.
Most casinos in the United States use bridge-size cards in table games like Texas Hold'em because they typically are a little easier to shuffle and handle. If you have smaller hands or play with a diverse group of players, bridge-size cards may be more accommodating. Some people simply like how a wider card feels; each person has different preferences.
Are plastic playing cards indestructible?
When treated with the same care as paper playing cards, plastic playing cards should last much longer, but they are not indestructible. You often can remove creases and marks from plastic playing cards, but rough play can leave permanent marks or other damage. A benefit of plastic playing cards is that they can be washed in room temperature water to remove the grit that accumulates from extended play.
