Casino Chip of the Day
June 10th, 2024 at 1:57:54 PM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt
The Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt, more commonly known as simply The Hyatt opened in 2001 and closed in 2003. It then became Mountain High Casino until 2006 when it changed ownership again and became the Ameristar Casino
$1 Hyatt chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt
The Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt, more commonly known as simply The Hyatt opened in 2001 and closed in 2003. It then became Mountain High Casino until 2006 when it changed ownership again and became the Ameristar Casino
$1 Hyatt chip
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June 11th, 2024 at 7:18:51 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Horseshoe
The Horseshoe casino opened in 2022 on the site of the old Isle casino.
$1 Horseshoe chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Horseshoe
The Horseshoe casino opened in 2022 on the site of the old Isle casino.
$1 Horseshoe chip
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June 12th, 2024 at 4:58:31 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: The Imperial
The Imperial opened in 1992 and operated until 2010 when it changed ownership and was renamed Big Jim’s Gambling Hall & Saloon before closing for good in 2014.
This was a grand Colorado gaming establishment that embraced the old west. Their chip designs reflected that tradition. They issued several $1 designs over the years – all ceramic Chipco’s.
Their standard $1 house chip was elaborately designed with the crown signifying it as the class of Bennett Ave.
$1 Imperial chip
In 1992, to celebrate the town’s centennial, The Imperial issued this commemorative $1 chip which also noted Cripple Creek as the World’s Greatest Gold Camp.
$1 Imperial commemorative 1992 chip
In 1996, they issued a set of 5 chips with various poker hands. Each denomination depicted an increasingly better poker hand. The $1 shows an ace-high flush, the $2.50 shows tens full of sevens, the $5 shows quad kings, the $25 shows a seven-high straight flush, and the $100 shows a spade royal.
$1 Imperial poker chip
In 1997 for their 5th anniversary, they issued a 4-chip set. This one depicted various slot machine results from 3 cherries on the $1 chip, 3 BARs on the $2.50 chip, 3 7’s on the $5 chip, and 3 crowns on the $25 chip.
$1 Imperial 5th Anniversary chip
Also in 1997, The Imperial decided to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1947 movie Marshal of Cripple Creek. Yup, you’re getting a movie poster in the Casino Chip of the Day thread.
Marshal of Cripple Creek movie poster
This was a 4-chip set with each chip depicting a character from the melodrama. I think that the gold panner on this $1 chip was the best of the series.
$1 Imperial commemorative chip
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: The Imperial
The Imperial opened in 1992 and operated until 2010 when it changed ownership and was renamed Big Jim’s Gambling Hall & Saloon before closing for good in 2014.
This was a grand Colorado gaming establishment that embraced the old west. Their chip designs reflected that tradition. They issued several $1 designs over the years – all ceramic Chipco’s.
Their standard $1 house chip was elaborately designed with the crown signifying it as the class of Bennett Ave.
$1 Imperial chip
In 1992, to celebrate the town’s centennial, The Imperial issued this commemorative $1 chip which also noted Cripple Creek as the World’s Greatest Gold Camp.
$1 Imperial commemorative 1992 chip
In 1996, they issued a set of 5 chips with various poker hands. Each denomination depicted an increasingly better poker hand. The $1 shows an ace-high flush, the $2.50 shows tens full of sevens, the $5 shows quad kings, the $25 shows a seven-high straight flush, and the $100 shows a spade royal.
$1 Imperial poker chip
In 1997 for their 5th anniversary, they issued a 4-chip set. This one depicted various slot machine results from 3 cherries on the $1 chip, 3 BARs on the $2.50 chip, 3 7’s on the $5 chip, and 3 crowns on the $25 chip.
$1 Imperial 5th Anniversary chip
Also in 1997, The Imperial decided to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1947 movie Marshal of Cripple Creek. Yup, you’re getting a movie poster in the Casino Chip of the Day thread.
Marshal of Cripple Creek movie poster
This was a 4-chip set with each chip depicting a character from the melodrama. I think that the gold panner on this $1 chip was the best of the series.
$1 Imperial commemorative chip
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June 12th, 2024 at 7:16:41 AM
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I love everything to do with all these sets of chips. I wish more casinos would put 1% of the effort into their chips that this casino did.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
June 13th, 2024 at 6:35:14 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Isle of Capri
The Isle of Capri casino opened in 1998. In 2009 they changed their name to the Isle Casino.
$1 Isle of Capri chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Isle of Capri
The Isle of Capri casino opened in 1998. In 2009 they changed their name to the Isle Casino.
$1 Isle of Capri chip
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June 14th, 2024 at 8:00:29 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Jazz Alley
The Jazz Alley casino opened in 1992 and closed in 2003. It then became the Golden Gulch Casino, which was a slot parlor without any casino chips, before closing for good in 2021.
$1 Jazz Alley chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Jazz Alley
The Jazz Alley casino opened in 1992 and closed in 2003. It then became the Golden Gulch Casino, which was a slot parlor without any casino chips, before closing for good in 2021.
$1 Jazz Alley chip
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June 14th, 2024 at 8:59:17 AM
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It actually didn’t close it became Bally’s East.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
June 14th, 2024 at 11:16:23 PM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: J.P. McGill’s
J.P. McGill’s casino opened in 1997. They are now known as just McGill’s Hotel Casino. This Irish themed casino is one of the largest in Cripple Creek. They closed all of their table games many years ago and now offer 280 slot machines. They are operated by Triple Crown Casinos which also operates the two adjacent casinos: Midnight Rose and The Brass Ass Casino.
They issued two different $1 chips: a standard house chip as well as a dated version for their 1997 grand opening. These could routinely be found on their black jack tables. They also issued 60 5-chip numbered sets of the dated variety.
The ceramic Chipco chips are wonderfully designed, but the denomination seemed to be forgotten and added after the fact as an afterthought.
$1 J.P. McGill’s chip
$1 J.P. McGill’s dated chip
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: J.P. McGill’s
J.P. McGill’s casino opened in 1997. They are now known as just McGill’s Hotel Casino. This Irish themed casino is one of the largest in Cripple Creek. They closed all of their table games many years ago and now offer 280 slot machines. They are operated by Triple Crown Casinos which also operates the two adjacent casinos: Midnight Rose and The Brass Ass Casino.
They issued two different $1 chips: a standard house chip as well as a dated version for their 1997 grand opening. These could routinely be found on their black jack tables. They also issued 60 5-chip numbered sets of the dated variety.
The ceramic Chipco chips are wonderfully designed, but the denomination seemed to be forgotten and added after the fact as an afterthought.
$1 J.P. McGill’s chip
$1 J.P. McGill’s dated chip
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June 15th, 2024 at 7:10:46 AM
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Great chip but yes the denom looks terrible.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
June 16th, 2024 at 9:31:41 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Johnny Nolon’s
Johnny Nolon’s casino opened in 1991 and was one of the first Cripple Creek casinos to open once gaming in the state was approved.
They were also the first to use clay Paulson chips, which were the industry standard in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Their first issue $1 chip was a white hat & cane mold with a small inlay depicting the Johnny Nolon logo in black with a red $1 denomination. Not a very eye-catching chip.
$1 Johnny Nolon’s 1st issue chip
Later that same year, as Chipco ceramic chips took hold among Colorado casinos, Johnny Nolon’s produced this 2-sided version. The logo on each side differs slightly, but the chip is still an improvement over the original clay chip.
$1 Johnny Nolon’s 2nd issue chip
It’s been many years since Johnny Nolon’s has had table games. Like other small Colorado casinos they now only offer slot machines; making these $1 chips a thing of the past.
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Johnny Nolon’s
Johnny Nolon’s casino opened in 1991 and was one of the first Cripple Creek casinos to open once gaming in the state was approved.
They were also the first to use clay Paulson chips, which were the industry standard in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Their first issue $1 chip was a white hat & cane mold with a small inlay depicting the Johnny Nolon logo in black with a red $1 denomination. Not a very eye-catching chip.
$1 Johnny Nolon’s 1st issue chip
Later that same year, as Chipco ceramic chips took hold among Colorado casinos, Johnny Nolon’s produced this 2-sided version. The logo on each side differs slightly, but the chip is still an improvement over the original clay chip.
$1 Johnny Nolon’s 2nd issue chip
It’s been many years since Johnny Nolon’s has had table games. Like other small Colorado casinos they now only offer slot machines; making these $1 chips a thing of the past.
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June 17th, 2024 at 8:43:21 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Central City
Casino: Johnny Z’s
Johnny Z’s casino opened in 2010 was originally listed in the Casino Chip of the Day back in 2013, but only their $5 chip was pictured. This casino, like the Four Queens and Palms in Las Vegas, were notorious for issuing a large number of house as well as limited edition chips in all denominations to take advantage of casino chip collectors. The Four Queens has issued 35+ different $1 chips and counting, while the Palms has issued almost 40! Johnny Z’s has issued 21 different $1 chips, but fortunately for the wallets of collectors, they seem to have ended that practice in 2017 before closing their doors for good in 2020. Below is a complete rundown of these chips. Enjoy!
Their 1st issue house chip, produced in 2010, was a clay Paulson hat & cane mold with 3 colored inserts and a small logo center inlay. This high quality chip should have been sufficient for years to come and even today, in 2024, would be in perfectly fine condition for the rigors of Colorado table games.
$1 Johnny Z’s 1st issue chip
Two short years later, in 2012, Johnny Z’s decided to abandon Paulson and move to Chipco.
$1 Johnny Z’s 2nd issue chip
Later that same year, Johnny Z’s decided to get into the limited edition chip game. Their first LE was this 2nd Anniversary chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s 2nd Anniversary chip
In 2013, GameOn, formerly Chipco, produced this Halloween chip in a quantity of 200. Most of these limited edition chips had production runs of 200 or 300.
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2013 chip
Later that year they released this Holiday chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2013 chip
With the success of their limited edition chip program, they decided to add St. Patrick’s Day to the calendar in 2014. These four days; Anniversary, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and Holiday, would become a mainstay. While the $1 chips alone would not make the limited edition chip program profitable, keep in mind that Johnny Z’s produced these same limited edition chips in $5 and $25 denominations.
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2014 chip
Next up for 2014 was this 4th Anniversary chip…
$1 Johnny Z’s 4th Anniversary chip
…followed by their Halloween chip….
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2014 chip
…followed by their Holiday chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2014 chip
Just to add one more chip to 2013, this promotional chip was also issued. $5 and $25 denominations were also made. These were given to guests and could only be used at the tables.
$1 Johnny Z’s Promotional chip
More of the same limited edition chips in 2015 starting with St. Patrick’s Day…
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2015 chip
…then their 5th Anniversary chip, but this time a 2-sided design was introduced.
$1 Johnny Z’s 5th Anniversary chip
Next, their Halloween chip….
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2015 chip
…followed by their Holiday chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2015 chip
More of the same in 2016 starting with St. Patrick’s Day…
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2016 chip
…then their 6th Anniversary chip, but returning to a 1-sided design.
$1 Johnny Z’s 6th Anniversary chip
It was now that Johnny Z’s decided that their 2nd house rack needed to be replaced after only 4 years of use, so this new design was issued.
$1 Johnny Z’s 3rd issue chip
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program of limited edition chips…
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2016 chip
…followed by their Holiday chip in a surprising 2-sided design.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2016 chip
They continued with the 2-sided design in 2017 for this St. Patrick’s Day chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2017 chip
This 7th Anniversary limited edition chip would prove to be their last. Perhaps the casino chip collecting community had had enough? Perhaps the limited edition chip program wasn’t as profitable as it once was? Who can guess? But if you’re a $1 casino chip collector you’re likely to have them all.
$1 Johnny Z’s 7th Anniversary chip
City: Central City
Casino: Johnny Z’s
Johnny Z’s casino opened in 2010 was originally listed in the Casino Chip of the Day back in 2013, but only their $5 chip was pictured. This casino, like the Four Queens and Palms in Las Vegas, were notorious for issuing a large number of house as well as limited edition chips in all denominations to take advantage of casino chip collectors. The Four Queens has issued 35+ different $1 chips and counting, while the Palms has issued almost 40! Johnny Z’s has issued 21 different $1 chips, but fortunately for the wallets of collectors, they seem to have ended that practice in 2017 before closing their doors for good in 2020. Below is a complete rundown of these chips. Enjoy!
Their 1st issue house chip, produced in 2010, was a clay Paulson hat & cane mold with 3 colored inserts and a small logo center inlay. This high quality chip should have been sufficient for years to come and even today, in 2024, would be in perfectly fine condition for the rigors of Colorado table games.
$1 Johnny Z’s 1st issue chip
Two short years later, in 2012, Johnny Z’s decided to abandon Paulson and move to Chipco.
$1 Johnny Z’s 2nd issue chip
Later that same year, Johnny Z’s decided to get into the limited edition chip game. Their first LE was this 2nd Anniversary chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s 2nd Anniversary chip
In 2013, GameOn, formerly Chipco, produced this Halloween chip in a quantity of 200. Most of these limited edition chips had production runs of 200 or 300.
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2013 chip
Later that year they released this Holiday chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2013 chip
With the success of their limited edition chip program, they decided to add St. Patrick’s Day to the calendar in 2014. These four days; Anniversary, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and Holiday, would become a mainstay. While the $1 chips alone would not make the limited edition chip program profitable, keep in mind that Johnny Z’s produced these same limited edition chips in $5 and $25 denominations.
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2014 chip
Next up for 2014 was this 4th Anniversary chip…
$1 Johnny Z’s 4th Anniversary chip
…followed by their Halloween chip….
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2014 chip
…followed by their Holiday chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2014 chip
Just to add one more chip to 2013, this promotional chip was also issued. $5 and $25 denominations were also made. These were given to guests and could only be used at the tables.
$1 Johnny Z’s Promotional chip
More of the same limited edition chips in 2015 starting with St. Patrick’s Day…
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2015 chip
…then their 5th Anniversary chip, but this time a 2-sided design was introduced.
$1 Johnny Z’s 5th Anniversary chip
Next, their Halloween chip….
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2015 chip
…followed by their Holiday chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2015 chip
More of the same in 2016 starting with St. Patrick’s Day…
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2016 chip
…then their 6th Anniversary chip, but returning to a 1-sided design.
$1 Johnny Z’s 6th Anniversary chip
It was now that Johnny Z’s decided that their 2nd house rack needed to be replaced after only 4 years of use, so this new design was issued.
$1 Johnny Z’s 3rd issue chip
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program of limited edition chips…
$1 Johnny Z’s Halloween 2016 chip
…followed by their Holiday chip in a surprising 2-sided design.
$1 Johnny Z’s Holiday 2016 chip
They continued with the 2-sided design in 2017 for this St. Patrick’s Day chip.
$1 Johnny Z’s St. Patrick’s Day 2017 chip
This 7th Anniversary limited edition chip would prove to be their last. Perhaps the casino chip collecting community had had enough? Perhaps the limited edition chip program wasn’t as profitable as it once was? Who can guess? But if you’re a $1 casino chip collector you’re likely to have them all.
$1 Johnny Z’s 7th Anniversary chip
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June 17th, 2024 at 6:19:25 PM
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I’m not as extensive as you, I only have the first chipco that you posted.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
June 18th, 2024 at 8:13:15 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Jubilee
The Jubilee casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1998. This was one of the few casinos not located on Bennett Ave, which is the main street running through town. Several years later in 2003 it became the Wild Horse Casino before closing for good in 2008.
$1 Jubilee chip
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Jubilee
The Jubilee casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1998. This was one of the few casinos not located on Bennett Ave, which is the main street running through town. Several years later in 2003 it became the Wild Horse Casino before closing for good in 2008.
$1 Jubilee chip
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June 19th, 2024 at 7:06:39 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Lilly Belle’s
The Lilly Belle’s casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1994. Since it was mainly a slot parlor, like most early Colorado casinos, the only issued this limited edition design. The graphics were the same on their $5 and $25 chips too. This is easily one of the classic old Colorado Chipco designs.
$1 Lilly Belle’s chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Lilly Belle’s
The Lilly Belle’s casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1994. Since it was mainly a slot parlor, like most early Colorado casinos, the only issued this limited edition design. The graphics were the same on their $5 and $25 chips too. This is easily one of the classic old Colorado Chipco designs.
$1 Lilly Belle’s chip
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June 20th, 2024 at 7:00:58 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk
The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk, commonly called The Lodge was previously listed in the Casino Chip of the Day back in 2013, but only the $5 chip was shown. This casino has a couple unique $1 chips worth mentioning.
The Lodge opened in 1998 and is still in operation today. They issued a $1 Grand Opening chip. These were serialized with each chip’s number engraved into the ceramic. Most numbered chips, especially those engraved ones, will have different artwork on each side. That wasn’t the case with this limited run of 500 Grand Opening chips.
$1 The Lodge Grand Opening chip #085
Their standard $1 house chip had somewhat plain artwork.
$1 The Lodge chip
In 2000, The Lodge issued this 2nd Anniversary limited edition $1 chip with very unusual artwork. 2000 pieces were produced.
$1 The Lodge 2nd Anniversary chip
Then, in 2021, The Lodge replaced their entire ceramic chip rack with this inexpensive plastic model.
$1 The Lodge chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk
The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk, commonly called The Lodge was previously listed in the Casino Chip of the Day back in 2013, but only the $5 chip was shown. This casino has a couple unique $1 chips worth mentioning.
The Lodge opened in 1998 and is still in operation today. They issued a $1 Grand Opening chip. These were serialized with each chip’s number engraved into the ceramic. Most numbered chips, especially those engraved ones, will have different artwork on each side. That wasn’t the case with this limited run of 500 Grand Opening chips.
$1 The Lodge Grand Opening chip #085
Their standard $1 house chip had somewhat plain artwork.
$1 The Lodge chip
In 2000, The Lodge issued this 2nd Anniversary limited edition $1 chip with very unusual artwork. 2000 pieces were produced.
$1 The Lodge 2nd Anniversary chip
Then, in 2021, The Lodge replaced their entire ceramic chip rack with this inexpensive plastic model.
$1 The Lodge chip
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June 21st, 2024 at 5:12:17 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Central City
Casino: Long Branch
The Long Branch casino opened in 1991 and closed in 1994. They operated a sister casino of the same name in Cripple Creek from 1992 to 1994.
Both Long Branch casinos used the industry standard Paulson clay chips with the distinctive hat and cane mold.
$1 Long Branch
City: Central City
Casino: Long Branch
The Long Branch casino opened in 1991 and closed in 1994. They operated a sister casino of the same name in Cripple Creek from 1992 to 1994.
Both Long Branch casinos used the industry standard Paulson clay chips with the distinctive hat and cane mold.
$1 Long Branch
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June 22nd, 2024 at 5:13:11 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Long Branch
The Long Branch casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1994. They operated a sister casino of the same name in Central City from 1991 to 1994.
Both Long Branch casinos used the industry standard Paulson clay chips with the distinctive hat and cane mold.
$1 Long Branch
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Long Branch
The Long Branch casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1994. They operated a sister casino of the same name in Central City from 1991 to 1994.
Both Long Branch casinos used the industry standard Paulson clay chips with the distinctive hat and cane mold.
$1 Long Branch
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June 23rd, 2024 at 12:35:08 PM
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State: Colorado
City: Central City
Casino: Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place
Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place, formerly Pete’s Place, opened in 1995. The casino has long since closed, but not without leaving behind a noteworthy set of $1 chips for collectors.
The first set was a beautiful 5-chip stackable set of $1 chips released in 1996. Each chip depicted a different playing card comprising a spade royal flush. While both sides of the chip had the same artwork, the edges did not. When properly stacked, the edges of the chips displayed each of the four suits as shown below.
$1 Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place 5-chip stackable set
$1 Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place 5-chip set when stacked
In 1997 they released a second 5-chip set of $1 chips. Why so soon after the 1996 set? Perhaps they underestimated the number of chips that would walk out the door and into the hands of collectors. Whatever the reason when this new set was ordered they kept the artwork the same, but replaced the stackable edge design with the year, 1997, in black. Did this make the new set less collectible? Maybe, as when the chips are displayed in a frame the edges cannot be seen. But this didn’t stop many collectors, including me, from picking up this new set.
$1 Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place 5-chip set dated 1997
City: Central City
Casino: Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place
Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place, formerly Pete’s Place, opened in 1995. The casino has long since closed, but not without leaving behind a noteworthy set of $1 chips for collectors.
The first set was a beautiful 5-chip stackable set of $1 chips released in 1996. Each chip depicted a different playing card comprising a spade royal flush. While both sides of the chip had the same artwork, the edges did not. When properly stacked, the edges of the chips displayed each of the four suits as shown below.
$1 Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place 5-chip stackable set
$1 Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place 5-chip set when stacked
In 1997 they released a second 5-chip set of $1 chips. Why so soon after the 1996 set? Perhaps they underestimated the number of chips that would walk out the door and into the hands of collectors. Whatever the reason when this new set was ordered they kept the artwork the same, but replaced the stackable edge design with the year, 1997, in black. Did this make the new set less collectible? Maybe, as when the chips are displayed in a frame the edges cannot be seen. But this didn’t stop many collectors, including me, from picking up this new set.
$1 Lucky Strike at Pete’s Place 5-chip set dated 1997
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June 24th, 2024 at 8:05:49 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Madam June’s
Madam June’s opened in July of 1992 and closed 4 month later in November. Madam June’s, as the name suggests, was reminiscent of an old gold mining town brothel. Aside from the name and décor, there wasn’t much else to the casino, which was predominantly slot machines with a lone black jack table in the back. At least the black jack table necessitated the need for casino chips. This showgirl raising her cocktail glass is one of the more difficult $1 chips to locate.
$1 Madam June’s chip
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Madam June’s
Madam June’s opened in July of 1992 and closed 4 month later in November. Madam June’s, as the name suggests, was reminiscent of an old gold mining town brothel. Aside from the name and décor, there wasn’t much else to the casino, which was predominantly slot machines with a lone black jack table in the back. At least the black jack table necessitated the need for casino chips. This showgirl raising her cocktail glass is one of the more difficult $1 chips to locate.
$1 Madam June’s chip
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June 25th, 2024 at 6:49:07 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Mardi Gras Casino
Mardi Gras Casino opened in 2000 and became the Golden Mardi Gras in 2005, followed by Bally’s North in 2021.
$1 Mardi Gras Casino chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Mardi Gras Casino
Mardi Gras Casino opened in 2000 and became the Golden Mardi Gras in 2005, followed by Bally’s North in 2021.
$1 Mardi Gras Casino chip
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June 25th, 2024 at 8:36:49 AM
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The Lucky Strike set is legitimately cool.
May the cards fall in your favor.
June 26th, 2024 at 6:56:31 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Maverick’s
Maverick’s casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1998. It then reopened the following year for several months before closing for good in 1999.
$1 Maverick’s chip
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Maverick’s
Maverick’s casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1998. It then reopened the following year for several months before closing for good in 1999.
$1 Maverick’s chip
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June 27th, 2024 at 9:07:23 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Mountain High
Mountain High casino opened in 2003 before becoming the Ameristar in 2006. They produced Paulson clay chips for their table games. This white $1 chip with its 8 blue inserts was copied by Ameristar, though with the Ameristar inlay. This was done with every denomination to allow both racks to be used simultaneously.
$1 Mountain High chip
City: Black Hawk
Casino: Mountain High
Mountain High casino opened in 2003 before becoming the Ameristar in 2006. They produced Paulson clay chips for their table games. This white $1 chip with its 8 blue inserts was copied by Ameristar, though with the Ameristar inlay. This was done with every denomination to allow both racks to be used simultaneously.
$1 Mountain High chip
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June 28th, 2024 at 9:55:21 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Central City
Casino: Nevada House
Nevada House casino opened in December of 1992 and closed in May of 1993. They produced an outstanding Chipco design. This 2-sided chip is highly prized by casino chip collectors and railroad enthusiasts alike. They same can be said for chips from the Silver Hawk casino in Black Hawk.
$1 Nevada House chip
City: Central City
Casino: Nevada House
Nevada House casino opened in December of 1992 and closed in May of 1993. They produced an outstanding Chipco design. This 2-sided chip is highly prized by casino chip collectors and railroad enthusiasts alike. They same can be said for chips from the Silver Hawk casino in Black Hawk.
$1 Nevada House chip
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June 29th, 2024 at 5:38:50 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Central City
Casino: Nitro Club
Nitro Club opened in February of 1991 and closed in January of 1993. They were one of the first Colorado casinos and fairly unique as they chose a traditional Paulson clay chip rather than the more common Chipco ceramic chip. The Nitro Club design and denomination are on the inlay, and the chip has a white base with purple and dark purple inserts.
$1 Nitro Club chip
City: Central City
Casino: Nitro Club
Nitro Club opened in February of 1991 and closed in January of 1993. They were one of the first Colorado casinos and fairly unique as they chose a traditional Paulson clay chip rather than the more common Chipco ceramic chip. The Nitro Club design and denomination are on the inlay, and the chip has a white base with purple and dark purple inserts.
$1 Nitro Club chip
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June 30th, 2024 at 12:41:11 PM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Old Chicago
The Old Chicago casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1998. They produced a set of Chipco ceramic chips with identical artwork.
$1 Old Chicago chip
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: Old Chicago
The Old Chicago casino opened in 1992 and closed in 1998. They produced a set of Chipco ceramic chips with identical artwork.
$1 Old Chicago chip
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July 1st, 2024 at 6:00:16 AM
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State: Colorado
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: O’Riley’s Casino
O’Riley’s Casino opened in July of 2007 and closed the following month in August of 2007. It left us with this clover Chipco design.
$1 O’Riley’s chip
City: Cripple Creek
Casino: O’Riley’s Casino
O’Riley’s Casino opened in July of 2007 and closed the following month in August of 2007. It left us with this clover Chipco design.
$1 O’Riley’s chip
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