I had been playing in AC since I was 18. In fact on my 18th birthday my grandparents took me down to Caesars where they were well known to the staff and taught me to play the different games. When I was 18 you were allowed to gamble. Before I turned 19 they had raised it to 21.

Sadly enough, I never took any home. Happily enough the Caesars $1 didn't change - wish I had some of those $5's.

My first collection chip was given to me by a poker buddy who came in the room and tossed it to me. I thanked him, put it in my pocket and didn't think much about it until I started my collection. It has been a prized item since then.