Read with great interest the story of your misadventure in Tijuana, Fred, and have some questions and comments. How did the guards know you had chips hidden on you? What was the table minimum? Was there a $2.50 or a $1? I'm certain they would not have jailed you, my friend. I used to live in LA and spent many nights in TJ, and as I'm sure you'll agree, tourists are literally their bread and butter, and an American would practically have to murder someone to get into serious trouble there. The gaming laws in Mexico are so vague that I'm sure that these tables will be closed down in the near future. If you or any other chippers go down there to try your luck at harvesting, I have some advice based on experiences I have had in African casinos that had the same chip buying procedures, and signs everywhere prohibiting the removal of chips: for one thing, the more people in your team, the better. Split up the stash and everyone leaves at different times. If possible, move from table to table and then back again. They will never keep track of how much you lost or have left. And don't stop at the cage. Act like you're broke and resolve that win or lose, you're leaving with all the chips you have. Lastly, if any of your team is actually confronted, without admitting anything, simply discreetly offer up a bribe. In TJ, I can practically guarantee it will be taken. Once you're out of the casino, you have to get lost fast because once you're in the street, they can do anything to you, worst of all take away your chips! If you, Fred, or anyone else gets any of these out of there before it's closed down, just tell me what you have in them, including bribes, and I'll pay it!