SInce I'm going to try to head to AC while I'm on the East Coast and hit the chapter meeting, i figured I'd walk the boardwalk a little, pick up some chips, and maybe do some gambling. It's been a few years since I've been to AC, however, so I was hoping some of the locals could remind me of a few things.

1) What's the policy on buying chips? I think i remember hearing they can't sell chips from the cage. I assume that makes it a little tougher to just go door to door and pick up a $1 and a $5 at each casino. Do I actually need to buy in everywhere and play a few hands? And then presumably I'd have t play at the craps tables for $1s?

2) WHat casinos have poker rooms, and who has the lowest limits for Hold 'em. Judging by the blackjack limits I remember finding in Jersey, I can't imagine finding a 2-4 game like Gene runs at The Palms, or even a 3-6-9 like they have at Sunset Station. Also, are there any cheap tournaments?

Thanks in advance.