Casinos use layered controls to make counterfeit chips hard to introduce and easy to spot. This guide explains the practical checks at the table, in the cage, and in surveillance, and what a legitimate player may notice when a chip is questioned.

A real chip is identified by the venue that issued it, not by colour or weight alone. Here’s a practical way to check a chip’s markings, security features, redemption limits, and the place’s own verification process without relying on guesswork.