Poker Chip Trick: The Thumb Flip

The thumb flip, also known as the thumb flick, is more of a subtle than a flashy poker chip trick. The aim is to roll then flip the front chip of a short stack that you are holding, to the back of the line. So, how does the thumb flip actually go down?

Start off with three or four poker chips, depending on how many you can comfortably hold in one hand, and stack them on the table. You can even start with two chips if you want to and just gradually increase the number of chips as you're getting the hang of the trick.

Take that short stack and hold it between your ring and index fingers, and at the same time, resting it on your middle finger to balance the stack. Move your thumb forward to the front chip and grasp its lower (not bottom) edge. Now, remember that you're going to have to roll it halfway around your thumb so you should grab the poker chip close to the side of your thumb near the nail bed.

When you feel that you can control that front chip with your thumb without messing up the rest of the chips, roll it up and away from the ring finger until you're holding it with only your index finger and thumb. The chip should still be in front of the stack but away from the ring finger.

Then, turn over that poker chip with your thumb by leaning it over the edge of the stationary stack then dragging it down to the back of the line. And that's it, that's the thumb flip poker chip trick.

And as with other chip tricks, the thumb flip has to be performed quickly to show its smooth flow (without pause as you're adjusting your hold of the stack) and visual appeal. When you've successfully flipped or turned over the first chip to the back of the stack, carry on with the trick by flipping the next chip after you move the stack forward with your fingers.

The thumb flip, or thumb flick, is a poker chip trick where you roll and flip the front chip of the stack in your hand to the back of the line. Remember to just roll and turn over the chip using your thumb and go on until you're able to thumb-flip through the entire individual chips in the short stack over and over again. This is, without a doubt, a no-must, no-fuss poker chip trick that's easy to learn and master.