
A professional poker player has warned his followers that he has heard rumors that there are fake $5,000 Aria Las Vegas chips in circulation. Adam Hendrix posted the warning to X, telling people to use a blue light to ensure that any $5,000 chips they have are legit, as they reveal the word “Aria” all over them if they are legit:
Heard from cash reg that Aria fake 5k chips have been going around. To confirm validity need to use blue light, one side has a bunch of “Aria” words written on it if valid. Be careful out there guys. One person said he was middle eastern thats the only description. Guy was asked…
— Adam Hendrix (@AdamHendrix10) June 6, 2025
Matt Berkey chimed in on the situation, saying that it’s important that nobody accept any large denominations of Aria chips until the possible issue is resolved.
be cautious when playing at other poker rooms in Las Vegas
He also wants players to be cautious when playing at other poker rooms in Las Vegas, as similar scams might be taking place:
High Stakes operates in a way where chips function as fiat, esp Aria & Bellagio. It’s in everyone’s best interest to temporarily not accept Aria large denomination chips in any regard (outside of playing there ofc). And to be on the lookout for similar scams w/ Paris, Wynn, &… https://t.co/RO9Fof2nWn
— Matt Berkey (@berkey11) June 6, 2025
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