"I'm just a simple man trying to grasp the concept of a chip case issued by a casino when chips are not intended to leave the casino"

Stu - just remember what we are discussing here:
There is a law under which the casino can prevent you leaving with the chips if they so wish. That does not translate to 'not intended to leave the casino' Neither does it translate to 'you own them' You originally asked the question 'can a casino stop you leaving with the chips' You were given the ANSWER not an 'opinion'. You then questioned the answer you were given. You were given a factual answer. There is no debate. End of discussion.