...would I be correct in assuming that Nevada Gaming only get involved because it the tournament is held in a casino, or because cash is involved? Just trying to understand, but assuming that Gaming wouldn'tcare much about a private game between friends, what is the trigger for them to get involved? In other words, if the tourney was held in a non-gaming location then would they get involved? Of course then you would have to find the tables and dealers which I guess makes it much harder, if not impossible, to actually arrange.

Whatever happens, I hope to be able to come to another converntion one day and play again - just need to wait for the convention to move into the school holiday period, otherwise I have at least an 8 year wait!!!

Thanks for all the responses....I do learn a lot on the chipboard!

Jason