About 3 years ago I ran into a coworker at the airport. He saw that I was reading a copy of the Campiglia and Wells book, and asked why I was reading the book. I I mentioned that I had been collecting casino chips, and that I was generally interested in keeping up to date with the hobby. He mentioned that his family had owned Hobey's in Sun Valley for many years. I asked him if I could get some chips. He said that if he found any, that I could have them.

Over the course of the next several years, I would enquire about the chips as I ran into my friend. After about the forth time, he said to me that it was highly unlikely that his family had any chips. He then told me that one night many years ago, a group of professionals came in and cleaned out the blackjack table, and caused the casino to suffer a substantial loss. As a result, the next morning he and his family, removed the tables, chips and all, and through them into the dumpster to be lost forever.

I have many true stories similar to this. If people are interested in this and other stories, I would be willing to pur some together for the club magazine. Let me know.

Thanks,

John