You wrote: According to NV Gaming regs it would be the same thing.

With all due respect for your vast knowledge, I disagree somewhat. They may both constitute thievery but are hardly the same.

The slot machine would be grand theft/slot machine and the chips would be extremely petty theft.

However, I do understand what you mean and can see NV Gaming's point of view.

Now we're up to 4-1/2¢