Paulson Poker Chips Behind The Scenes

Gaming Partners International Corporation does not just produce Paulson poker chips but specialises in the supply and manufacture of equipment for all casino table games. Whether it is table layouts, playing cards, dice, gaming furniture, chip trays, plaques, wheels or drop boxes, the chances are GPI Corp will produce them. Casinos which offer poker, baccarat, craps, roulette and blackjack predominantly source their products (albeit indirectly via the many retail outlets) from GPI Corp.

GPI Corp is the result of a merger between three companies: Bourgogne and Grasset, the Bud Jones Company and (as is fairly obvious) Paul & Son Gaming Supplies (which eventually became Paul-Son Gaming Supplies, hence the term ‘Paulson poker chips’). GPI Corp used to be called Paul-Son Gaming Supplies Corporation and it was founded in 1963.

GPI develops the products and manufactures the products from the best basic materials and its main customers are legal casinos throughout the world. GPI tends not to sell directly to the individual, instead operating a licensing system and selling through a number of distributors and retailers (mainly online).

The company recently took a hit when the Arizona Health Department issued a release stating that due to the exceptionally high lead content in a small sample of Paulson poker chips (200 to be precise) the poker chips may pose health risks. The share price of GPI has been falling fairly consistently over the past few weeks, which could be as a direct result of this news story. However, it is more likely to be because of the general economic slowdown being experience in the US at the moment. Moreover, as the ultimate consumer of Paulson poker chips, a lower share price shouldn’t concern you too much as it will probably indicate a slight lowering of prices to keep turnover high! Obviously it would be a disaster for the brand if the price got too low as the company couldn’t then afford to invest the profits in the best research and development and materials which ultimately make the Paulson poker chip product what they are.

With Gerard Charlier managing the show, the corporation is extremely unlikely to go off the rails. He has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Gaming Partners International Corp. since September 2002 and is also its Treasurer. He has overseen the company going from strength to strength and has continued to expand its customer base, practically monopolising the entire collection of Las Vegas casinos!