I wouldn't use real money to play poker on a bet...

Actually, Jackie, we always did use chips. But when we bet we'd verbalize the monetary value (i.e. I'll bet a "nickel" [white chip], "dime" [red chip], "quarter" [blue chip]...and if we bet a "dollar" we'd throw in four quarter chips, etc.) Once or twice the "bank" turned up short...no fun when that happens. It's amazing how mean friends can get to each other after drinkin' and losin' money! Which is the main reason I knocked it off after a few years.