Some additions and possible changes to the database RE Blue Chip. I stopped in briefly a little after they converted to the barge and a cursory inspection didn't find anything playable. Things have changed. My recent scan for decent vp was far from a thorough inspection, but I found quite a bit of playable vp. Banks of quarter NSUD, JB and 9/7 DB in the banks of MG uprights near the entrance to the left (as you enter casino) side slot room. Banks of $1 NSUD and JB in MG uprights near the craps pit. These machines may have also had BP and 9/7 DB, but I didn't take notes and can't recall. Banks of 50 cent JB and BP in MG uprights in back left (again as you enter casino) corner of main casino near the double bonus progressives. Bank of quarter JB, BP and 9/7 DB in MG uprights in same corner. 4 new 3/5/10 play upright MG MD flat screens in the same corner. At 10 play NSUD, BP and JB is FP in quarter, 50 cent and dollar denominations. I probably won't be out there for another month or two, but I'll be sure to take notes next time and give a more thorough report.

I found out from the Director of the Player's Club at Blue Chip that it takes $4 of play to equal 1 point. Except she said that very generally, I realize now I should have asked if that was in general or just for slots, she didn't know that I was playing VP when I asked about much it takes to get 1 point out of the system.

About 1/2 their .25 and $ machines have 9/6JB, NSUD, 9/7DB, and 9/6DDB. All their triple pay when I was there was short pay. Bring your own drinks. Cocktail service was sporadic. Valet complimentary for all.

Visited yesterday, and was very impressed. A brand-new and large (65,000 sq ft) casino with high ceilings, state of the art ventilation, a small non-smoking area and a large hotel with an indoor pool and spa. Vegas Strip feel. Restaurants include William B's Steakhouse and a very large buffet. I did not check every machine, but I found the following VP inventory, quite good for such an upscale property. 13 upright MG/MD machines to the right of the main entrance, near the rear of the casino with 8/5 BP at the quarter/ 50 cent/ $1 level. 10 upright $1 machines in the center of the casino, near the dice pit with NSUD, 9/6 JOB, 8/5 BP, 9/7 DB, 9/6 DDB. 12 upright $1 machines to the left of the main entrance in a VP world at the rear of the casino with 9/6 JOB, 8/5 BP, 9/7 DB, 9/6 DDB. 4 upright $5 machines in the high-limit slot room with NSUD, 9/6 JOB, 8/5 BP. 9/7 DB, 9/6 DDB. Cashback is in the form of e-play. New sign-ups get a voucher for a free cookie at the coffee shop. Upon earning 20 points, you can pick up a scratch card for $5, $10 or $15. You also get a coupon book, with offers good for future visits. Valet parking is free.