Poker Chips Security

Casinos may be parts of a larger company. Though casino is a part of larger company, chips will not be common and a unique set of chips are used in each casino. This differentiates chips from one casino to another, because there must be back up with appropriate amount of cash for each chip and token on the gaming floor.
Further, the Nevada having exception, the chip of one casino is not permitted to be honored by another casino. Artwork or the photographic quality are of a very high resolution. The edge of chips (edge spots) in each casino will have usually a particular distintictive custom color combination. Chips like those at the new Wynn Casino in Las Vegas are incorporated with RFID technology.
It is rare to find the counterfeit chips. The passing of fake chips is made difficult by the surveillance at high level and familiarity with chip design and coloring for the staff. Still, the casinos are prepared for such a situation. In one of the similar occasions, where fake chips were suspected, all the chips were removed from the gaming floor replacing with new sets having alternative markings by the casino and thereby the counterfeit attempters were arrested.
The casino chips being cheaper and with simpler are used usually in tournaments. The chips having no cash value are designed with a single color. The shade or tone of the chips would be usually differing on the casino floor. The chips having basic mark on the interior distinguishing the denominations, will have a smaller diameter. In some of the events like World Series of Poker, quality levels will be approached for the chips on the floor.