Who is COPAG?

COPAG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of 100% plastic playing cards. The company's manufacturing operations are located in Brazil. Founded in 1908, COPAG started importing playing cards from Europe but then began to produce its own playing cards in 1918. Over time, COPAG has grown to be one of the best known and most prestigious playing card manufacturers in the world. It was selected as the official supplier of playing cards to the 2005 and 2006 World Series of Poker. COPAG is the only major playing card manufacturer to obtain an ISO 9002 certification, attesting to the company's superior quality control and manufacturing processes.

Who is COPAG Direct?

Our company, Casa Antigua LLC, is an authorized distributor of COPAG playing cards and our warehouse is located near Roanoke, Virginia. Our two COPAG branded online stores are COPAG Plastic Playing Cards on eBay and COPAG Direct for non-eBay and wholesale customers. All of our products are purchased directly from the manufacturer so you can be assured that they are genuine, brand new COPAG playing cards.

What are COPAG plastic playing cards?

COPAG plastic playing cards are just like any other playing cards except that they are made of PVC instead of paper. They are much longer wearing than paper playing cards and are washable. Like other 100% plastic playing cards, at first they may feel a little more slippery than paper playing cards, but after a couple of hands you probably will ask yourself why you didn't switch to COPAG earlier. Many of our customers are serious card players and they are very loyal to the COPAG brand.

What are standard and jumbo indeces?

Card indeces are the symbols of suit and rank on the corners of the cards which make it easier to recognize the card value.

Indeces can be small or large. We refer to small indeces as “standard” indeces and large indeces as “jumbo” indeces, but others may use the terms regular, super, blackjack, etc. – we just feel it is easier to stick to two terms. COPAG is one of the few manufacturers to produce a rare third type, the “magnum index,” which has giant indeces to help recognize the cards from a distance or if a player has impaired vision.

There is no “best” index type – it boils down to personal preference. Players who play table games like Texas Hold’em often use jumbo index cards because they have to look at the community cards from a distance.  In the United States, most cards in casinos have two standard indeces.

What is the difference between bridge and poker cards?

The difference is simply the size – bridge-size cards are narrower than poker-size cards. A bridge-size card measures 2 ¼ inches by 3 ½ inches while a poker-size card measures 2 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches.

Most casinos in the United States use bridge-size cards in table games like Texas Hold’em because they typically are a little easier to shuffle and handle. If you have smaller hands or play with a diverse group of players, bridge-size cards may be more accommodating. Some people simply like how a wider card feels – each person has different preferences.

Are 100% plastic playing cards indestructible?

When treated with the same care as paper playing cards, plastic playing cards should last much longer – but they’re not indestructible. You often can remove creases and marks from plastic playing cards, but rough play can leave permanent marks or other damage. A benefit of plastic playing cards is that they can be washed in room temperature water to remove the grit that accumulates from extended play.

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