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$5 WPT Boot Camp chip 
Asking $20 + shipping. Contact me directly if interested. I don't believe that this chip is cataloged in the ChipGuide yet.
Here's what Gemini has to say about this chip:
Identity: WPT Boot Camp "APL" Edition Chip
This is a tournament/training chip from the World Poker Tour (WPT) Boot Camp, specifically from a partnership with the Amateur Poker League (APL).
When it was used: Circa 2008 – 2012
The WPT and the Amateur Poker League (APL) formed a major partnership around 2007/2008 to create the "WPT Amateur Poker League" (WPTAPL).
This specific chip would have been used during this window when the two brands were actively co-promoting events.
Where it was used: Traveling Training Camps & League Events
WPT Boot Camps: These were traveling educational 2-3 day camps held at various casinos across the US (such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Foxwoods in Connecticut, and the Commerce in Los Angeles).
WPTAPL Events: Because of the "APL" text, this chip was likely used for special "satellite" tournaments or training sessions designed specifically for Amateur Poker League members to qualify for larger WPT events (like the WPT Amateur Championship held at the Tropicana Las Vegas around 2011).
"WPT BOOT CAMP": This was the educational arm of the World Poker Tour. Unlike a standard casino chip which has a cash value (e.g., you can exchange it for $5 cash), this is a "No Cash Value" chip used only for keeping score during training drills and mock tournaments.
"APL" (Side Text): This stands for Amateur Poker League. The WPT partnered with the APL to offer amateur players a pathway to play in pro-level events. This text distinguishes it from the standard WPT Boot Camp chips, which usually just say "WPT Boot Camp" without the APL branding.
The graphic displays a stylized poker scene (cards, chips, and players), which is consistent with the "full graphic" ceramic chips (likely manufactured by Chipco) that the WPT used for their promotional and tournament sets during that era.
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