The following I found on the front page of Pokernews.com. It is listed as a rumor, so I don’t know the validity of it, but its still funny as hell.
“This report from an eyewitness at a recent event on the poker circuit. A pretty young woman was having a meltdown of epic proportion at the casino cashiers cage, which was right next to the tournament floor. The woman was screaming at the cashier behind the cage, because the cashier refused to honor the chip the woman had presented for cashing. After some investigation, it turns out the young woman was a “professional” who had been paid for her services….with a tournament chip. When the woman returned to the tournament floor, her “client” was long gone, and she was left with nothing but her dignity. Well, almost.”
I guess thats one use for a tournament buy-in chip. 
It does make me question the woman’s intelligence, or at least her observation skills. Most tournament buy-in chips are clearly marked “No Cash Value”. Yes, it is possible it was an ambiguous buy-in chip. My bet is that she just didn’t look at the chip close enough.
So, for you “working” women out there, or friends of “working” women that work poker venues, pay attention to what you’re receiving for payment.
Wow, I never thought I would be giving hookers advice on how to do their job. Oh well. Tally that up to the long list of things I give advice on.
