Gene,

In your opinion, what would the casino be likely to do if Jim were to sit down at a Blackjack table and ask for 5 $1000 chips in exchange for the $5000 chip in order start betting them? Or sit down at a high limit BJ table and place the $5000 chip as a bet? In either case, would they stop the game and see if they could track the chip, or would they allow the bet(s)? If they allow the bet(s), what would happen if he wins? Could they then refuse to redeem the chip(s) he won?

...just wondering.

Bob