Hello Dick...........you will have fun in this hobby and the National Club is a fine organization....The CONVENTION in Las Vegas every year is OUTSTANDING.......I am in the Los Angeles area and would be happy to speak to you in person.......our Chapter has our meetings at Hollywood Park Casino and they are 95% swapping chips and slot cards........Please don't be alarmed about a few on this board that get excited, they are all pretty good guys and girls.........Jim Munding