BELLAGIO CHIPS ?

Im in lv right now and am going to be bringing home some chips from Bellagio. Ive never been anywhere else besides vegas but was wondering if these type of chips can be changed easily in other casinos like the borgota, tunica or commerce? Im going to be going during the tournaments so it would be easier to carry a few chips rather than cash. By changing them i obviously mean between players...is this standard practice for any of the la or vegas players?