"Go back to that casino, show them the chip and ask about it - why was this chip used/issued on the date in question? Ask them "politely" to see if they would give you something in writing that states that indeed the chip in question was issued at said casino for whatever reason." ... Thomas Dixon

From whom do you pose these questions to Thomas? "The casino" is a mute building that does not speak. In fact, it has been my experience that most supervisors who work in casinos (unless they are collectors themselves) could care less about collectors wants and inquiries, give misleading information, or don't even know. The equipment in use on their properties is specifically intended for gaming, not collecting. Nevada Gaming authoritites at least issues periodic reports as to what is being approved for release, etc. A.C. has no such resource. Most answers to questions I have posed to casino upper management (not on all occassions) has often been; "Sorry, that's proprietary information". Just trying to find out how many chips were issued of a particular LE release is often a challenge ... unless you have some inside help. (Thank you Mike)