Abstract: A purse hanger comprises a connecting member with a rigid flange at one end to secure the purse hanger to a table and with a hook or other retaining means at the other end to hold a purse. The purse hanger is designed to be used with a gaming table that has a padded surface and a cushioned raised rim that rests on the edge portion of the gaming table. The connecting member conforms to the shape of the exterior surface of the raised rim and the rigid flange is slidably mounted between the top of the table surface and the bottom of the raised rim.An alternate embodiment of the purse hanger has a rigid tapered flange with a rigid hook attached directly thereto which is particularly useful for purses with long straps.