Maybe the reason for so many different colors had to do with an "on-site" game. Not so different from roulette, "patrons" could buy chips and then place them on specific numbers on some sort of "board" before a drawing. Having these chip colors would prevent arguments about "whose nickle was whose" and also prevent "last second" dropping of coins on numbers during a draw.

I don't know... just an idea.

Keep up the great posts, Gene, and I agree with Travis...it's time for a book! Here's my "Pre-order.!" Just hurry and get it done before I croak!!!!

Rich