The short answer is no, poker chips are not magnetic. However, that does not mean that they are not interesting pieces of casino history.
Las Vegas poker chips were once made of plastic and metal. Over time, the chips began to wear down and become brittle.
In an effort to prevent the chips from falling apart, casinos began to glue them together. .
However, some casino employees realized that the chips could be separated if they were held together with magnets. So, casinos began to use magnets to hold the chips together.
Today, most poker chips are not glued together. However, many casinos still use magnets to hold the chips together.
