Color Up (Casino term)

In the world of casinos, “color up” is a term used to describe the process of exchanging small-denomination chips for larger-denomination chips. This is typically done at the end of a gaming session, when a player has a large number of small chips and wants to cash them in for fewer, larger chips. Color up is a convenient way for players to manage their chips, as it reduces the number of chips they have to carry and makes it easier to make larger bets. It is also a way for casinos to keep their chip inventory organized and to prevent players from cashing in small chips for cash. Color up is a common practice in casinos, and is typically done at the request of the player.