Bob-thanks for the info on the chip maker-and I couldn't agree with you more about the chips. It was really disappointing to see these dark chips after seeing all the bright, flashy chips coming out in other casinos. They tend to stick together in the stacks, too, which made it slow for the dealers on the craps tables to make their payoffs. The centers of the $25 and $100 are just as weird. Unfortunately, didn't manage to get any close looks at the $500 or higher! Maybe next trip!