This is a portion of one of his last interviews in 2007....

"NEVER mind larger jackpots or more Tony Orlando concerts. All Ray Smith wants from the Casinos of Winnipeg are some new poker chips.

"They haven't changed chips at (Club) Regent and McPhillips (Street Station) since they opened," Smith says, shaking his head. "And I've pestered them, let me tell you."

Smith's yearning isn't born of bad luck. Rather, the 68-year-old retiree hordes clay gaming chips. He's collected close to 10,000 -- that's 10,000 uncashed chips! -- from gambling meccas worldwide.

"I've been to every casino within … "