New nasty plastic chips (Borgata, et al) WHY?

[BigRedAce]

Anyone know why the Borgata, Bay 101 and a few other card rooms have switched to these new plastic/rubber+slug chips? They are horrible. They can't be shuffled (i.e. ease the boredom) and they stick together when you try to make a bet.

In a word, THEY SUCK. Is it cost? Someone told me they are trying to cut down on noise, could that be it?

I've basically stopped playing hold'em @ Bay 101 (in favor of Garden City since the games are basically comparable) because of the chips. I'm still forced to play Omaha there...but that's another discussion.

Any knowledgeable folks out there care to illuminate me?