I am by no means an expert on Gaming Regulations, But they are redeemable tokens. Does not the NGC require the redemption of tokens and chips that have not been posted and dated as to a "retirement" date? I know when places like the boardwalk, westward ho, and lady luck closed, they actually had to post that you could redeem chips and tokens at another casino until such and such a date. As far as them making accusations that they were possibly stolen? I would think that would be a bit far fetched considering the security that a casino goes through to protect its assets. Myself personally, I would have pushed the issue and demanded redemption if that was my desire.