I did not read anything indicating LE's are going away. I only read that the letters "LE" are no longer on the chips. Instead of having a "Christmas 2004: LE 2,000", they will issue "Christmas 2004" without the number manufactured.

And as far as requiring 50% of the issues being on the tables - that is a good thing. It prevents casinos like the Hard Rock from issuing chips exclusively from the cage for the first 50 people in line. It gives regular gamblers a chance to get some from the tables.

Did I read that incorrectly?