Hi Larry,
Welcome to the hobby!

TCR is "The Chip Rack" A guide to every known Nevada chip. A "must have" for every Nevada collector.

TGT (The Gaming Table) is a "must have" for most collectors....it lists every casino known to the hobby, whether legal or illegal, it also lists many chips whose origins are unknown.

Can't help with the Indiana questions, as my husband and I collect Nevada.

Are you a member of the ? If so, we have a club library. You can see the list of available publications on the club website. Borrow some of the guides, look them over, and you'll get a better idea of what you want to buy.

The Official U.S. Casino Chip Price Guide was published in 2000, and it covers a variety of gaming areas.....Nevada, riverboats, AC, etc. It has a TON of pictures that are extremely helpful.

Have fun!
Pam