Quick answer

Fulton's Chinatown is a limited 999-deck design from 2012, reissued in a limited orange colorway and printed by the US Playing Card Co. Choose it if you want a collectible, art-driven deck with a specific Chinatown-inspired look. If you want a modern all-gold casino deck for everyday handling, choose Ace Fulton's Casino: Gold Rush Edition; if you want a genuinely rare casino artifact, choose Ace Fulton's, Canceled Edition.

What the Chinatown design actually is

Fulton's Chinatown was originally released in 2012 for Chinese New Year and is inspired by Chinatown in Los Angeles, a place the designers visited during college for inspiration. It was designed by Brad Fulton with longtime collaborator Dan Phillips. The current release is a limited orange colorway, limited to 999 decks, and printed by the US Playing Card Co. Those facts matter because they set expectations: this is a designed object first, not a generic practice deck.

Handling notes and what the catalog does not say

The catalog does not list a stock or finish name for Fulton's Chinatown, so do not assume a specific paper or coating. What the catalog does confirm is the printer: US Playing Card Co. If you already know how USPC-printed decks feel in your hands, that is your most reliable reference point. If you are new to the deck, treat the first session as a feel test rather than a performance test: fan it, faro it, and decide whether the snap and slip suit your style before you commit it to a routine or a cardistry video.

How the Ace Fulton's decks differ

Ace Fulton's Casino: Gold Rush Edition is the first all-gold edition of a deck that debuted over ten years ago and is described as the first modern casino deck to come with a fictional backstory and location. That backstory is the point: it is a casino-themed deck with a distinct visual identity, not a neutral practice deck. Ace Fulton's, Canceled Edition is a different kind of object: cards found in the original Ace Fulton's Casino in Las Vegas, sold in the gift shop and canceled with a hole drilled through the center to prevent double dipping in the casino's card games. Less than 500 are available across dananddave.com and fultonsplayingcards.com, and an extremely rare batch of 50 Gilded Editions exists in Silver and Gold. The hole is the defining feature, so buy it as a collectible or display piece, not as a deck you plan to shuffle hard.

Decision rules for buying Fulton's decks

  • If you want a limited, art-driven deck: Choose Fulton's Chinatown. It is limited to 999 decks, reissued in an orange colorway, and printed by the US Playing Card Co. The design is tied to a specific place and story, so it works as a display piece as much as a handling deck. Buy one to open and one to keep sealed if the design is the main draw.
  • If you want a modern all-gold casino deck: Choose Ace Fulton's Casino: Gold Rush Edition. It is the first all-gold edition of a deck that debuted over ten years ago and helped establish the fictional-casino concept. Pick this when the look matters more than rarity.
  • If you want a genuine casino artifact: Choose Ace Fulton's, Canceled Edition. The cards were found in the original Ace Fulton's Casino in Las Vegas and canceled with a drilled hole; less than 500 are available. Do not expect normal handling from a canceled card. Buy it as a collectible or display piece, not a practice deck.
  • If you need a stock or finish specification: The catalog does not list a stock or finish name for Fulton's Chinatown. Use the printer, US Playing Card Co., as your reference point, and test the deck in hand before you build a routine around it. Do not assume a paper or coating that is not stated.

Product facts

  • Fulton's Chinatown: Originally released in 2012 for Chinese New Year, reissued in a limited orange colorway; designed by Brad Fulton with Dan Phillips; limited to 999 decks; printed by the US Playing Card Co. The 999-deck limit and specific printer make this a collectible with a known production context, which helps you decide whether to open it or keep it sealed.
  • Ace Fulton's, Canceled Edition: Cards found in the original Ace Fulton's Casino in Las Vegas, sold in the gift shop and canceled with a hole drilled through the center; less than 500 available across dananddave.com and fultonsplayingcards.com; an extremely rare batch of 50 Gilded Editions exists in Silver and Gold. The drilled hole and sub-500 availability make this a display or collection piece; the hole also means it will not handle like an uncanceled deck.

Who should buy which deck

Best for

  • Collectors who want a limited, story-driven deck with a specific printer and print run
  • Cardists and magicians who want a designed deck for light handling and display
  • Buyers who want an all-gold casino-themed deck for visual impact

Not for

  • Buyers who need a stated stock and finish before purchasing
  • Anyone who wants a deck for heavy daily practice and repeated shuffling
  • Buyers who expect a canceled casino card to handle like an uncanceled deck