So, what can you use to protect your cards? It can be anything, as long as it's not obnoxiously big and restricts other players' view of the table. It can also not be anything offensive. 

A famous example of a player known for their protector is WSOP champion Greg ‘Fossilman' Raymer. He was an avid fossil collector and would bring a fossil from his collection to every game to protect his cards.

Here are some ideas for card guards.

Poker Chips

Players' most common protector is simply a chip from their stack. Always use the same number of chips to not reveal your card value subconsciously. You could also use a lucky chip from another game or casino, as long as it's different from the chips used in the current game.

Personal Lucky Charms

Many poker players have items of sentimental value that they use as lucky charms. If they're small enough, these kinds of things make wonderful protectors. Whether that's a coin you received from your father, a cuff link from your loved one, or a cross from church (or other religious items.)

Metal Chips

Companies have cottoned on to the popularity of protectors and have started producing metal chips specifically for this purpose. You can engrave these metal chips with anything you like. 

Traditional Lucky Charms

The traditional lucky charm will do just as well. Think of a four-leaf clover keychain, a horseshoe, or a rabbit's foot. There are many wonderful and unique ways to use a lucky charm as a protector.

Miscellaneous Items

At a live poker game, players use all sorts of items as protectors. Small animal figurines, cartoon characters, and LEGO are some of them. You can use anything you want, as long as it's the right size and not offensive. 

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