This is an EXCELLENT stock market game that suitable for just about any type of gamer. In fact, it’s so simple yet strategic, I would make it the best in the category: if you only want one economic game in your collection, this is a good choice. Just right in every aspect.
I'm convinced the companies just assume everyone has and will just use poker chips instead of the money they provide. Since it won't be used anyways and paper money is the cheapest to make, that's what they include. "Millennium Blades" had a cool solution to it but I'm guessing that's too expensive for most games.