Bill and bfbagain:

Remember that any American casino is supposed to get documentation for the IRS for any cash, or cash equivalent (chips), amount over $3,500.00. This involves producing ID, of course. Like it or not, that's the law. In fact, I remember MGM got into hot water for ignoring it. However, the documentation has apparently never actually been used for anything by the IRS. (I'd be interested to hear reports to the contrary.)

BIG QUESTION: How does a player who must maintain anonymity in the casinos deal with this law? It seems to me that the casinos really have the player up against it here because they have the leverage to force a player to show ID. Even Ian Andersen doesn't have anything to say about this. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Jackie Chiles