Hi Tommy,

Okay, here's today's news. May Chip Approval List contained no surprises, only the ones we chased down at the convention. Also included were two from Sierra Sid's that Jack haddock brought with him for his regular customers.

Next up will probably be the long-awaited Caesar's LV $40 and $200. Sample tokens were to be delivered to the decision-maker at Caesar's today (who missed accepting the SOTY award and seeing these samples earlier because he went on his honeymoon - can you imagine picking a honeymoon over the strike award?). When he approves, then the samples will go to Gaming. Expect appoval within about two weeks.

Unfortunately, there is still a problem with the slot-card readers on the new Anchor pedestal machines. Can't seem to get them to read the cards at the Aladdin yet, so there is a glitch somewhere. I personally want my Caesar's card in the machine if I'm playing a $5 machine. If I hit a cold spell at $5 or $10 a pull, I'll expect a great meal in return. And lots of sympathy and understanding from my long-suffering spouse. (Or maybe forgiveness and mercy would be better?)

And New York New York is working on three new sports-themed strikes to replace the Motown when the ESPN Zone goes in wwhere the Motown Cafe used to be. Hope they pay attention to copyrights this time. (Remember Babe Ruth with NY on cap and the short-lived Key to the City and I Love NYNY?)

MARV-I USED SPELLCHECK.