Doug, Stick with it. It may sound somewhat confusing at first but it gets easier as time goes on. I would suggest that you also purchase some of the great references on chips from all over the US. Atlantic City is coverered by Archie Black, Nevada by Knapp, Wheelden, et al., Florida by Lighterman, Lighterman & Ginsburg, and so on. Michael Knapp has a great listing on Chequers, with reviews of all of the books. What ever you do, DON'T BUY CHIPS from Mexico, Norway or Panama. Panama does have casinos, but there is no Casino de Isthmus. Have a blast!!!!!