Hi Don: Thought I would post the following general information, as the complete NCV chip set offered on Bob Mera's 30 Day Gaming Emporium Bid Board was consigned by me.

No, I'm not "someone with an inside contact". I merely happened to overhear a private conversation about a unique gift distribution while at the buffet the following day and negotiated a purchase price with one of the recipients.

The facts are as follows: On Friday, June 26th, a select group of about 150-200 "elite high-rollers" who hold the purple "Griffin Club" slot cards were invited to a private party where Alan King was the entertainment for the evening. All those in attendance were given as gifts, the complete sets of twenty NCV chips in a beautifully bound custom gold embossed imprinted book style album. The case is very attractive and says on the front cover something to the effect, "Resorts 20th Anniversary Commemorative Chip Collection" or something very similar to that. Don't hold me to the exact quote. Resorts should be commended for their promotion of the hobby with this popular series and beautiful album presentation that has lots of A.C. Collectors and non-collectors (who may wind up being collectors as a result of this promotion) scrambling to put complete sets together.

You're quite correct Don; the last chip in the series will be issued this coming Wednesday, July 1st and will be available to the general public for a week or more to those who put 5 POINTS on their regular Resorts Star Club slot card in ONE DAY. ($50 recycled through the machine is equivalent to ONE POINT!) Hope this answers your (and other's) questions. Archie