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ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
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1777 Third Street
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Type: Land Based
877-888-2121
Status: Open
Open: 07/26/1999, Close: No
Link to Website
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Casino Money
Table Chips (23) [QuickView]
CG007693 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2024-01-21
Color: Peach
Inserts: 2 Brown
Mold: House
Inlay: OR-White
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Type I - Dark peach cogs at the edge of the inlay
CG017678 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Last Update: 2024-01-21
Color: Peach
Inserts: 2 Brown
Mold: House
Inlay: OR-White
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Type II - Lighter peach cogs at the edge of the inlay. Was a reorder.
CG018834 Current
Denom: 25¢
Issued: 10/2007
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Peach
Inserts: 2crm/Red
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
CG007632 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Last Update: 2023-03-26
Color: White
Inserts: 1green, 1brown
Mold: House
Inlay: OR White
Logo: Lion
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Updated by: Allan Childers
CG007690 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 7/26/1999
Last Update: 2014-02-01
Color: White
Inserts: 1grn, 1brn
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"Baccarat" Oversized, 43mm. Removed from play after only 2 days
CG018835 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 10/2007
Last Update: 2023-02-12
Color: White
Inserts: 1grn, Blu, Red
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Updated by: Allan Childers
CG007633 Obsolete
Denom: $2.50
Last Update: 2023-03-26
Color: Pink
Inserts: 2green, 2lt Green
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Updated by: Allan Childers
CG018836 Current
Denom: $2.50
Issued: 10/2007
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Pink
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
CG018837 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 10/2007
Last Update: 2011-02-08
Mold: House
Contributed by: Greg Susong
CG007634 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2021-03-20
Last Update: 2023-05-22
Color: Red
Inserts: 2grn, 2tan
Mold: House
Inlay: OOR White
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Updated by: Allan Childers UV mark
CG007691 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 7/26/1999
Last Update: 2014-02-01
Color: Red
Inserts: 2grn, 2brn
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"Baccarat", Oversized, 43mm. Removed from play after only 2 days
CG007692 Obsolete
Denom: $25
Issued: 7/26/1999
Last Update: 2014-02-01
Color: Green
Inserts: 6org/Tan
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"Baccarat", Oversized, 43mm. Removed from play after only 2 days
CG018838 Current
Denom: $25
Issued: 10/2007
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Green
Inserts: 3crm, Org
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
CG171541 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Added: 2016-10-22
Last Update: 2018-08-07
Color: Black
Inserts: 4 sxsxs Green/Brown/Yellow
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: COG-White
Logo: Lion

Notched, possible sample
CG008615 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Last Update: 2018-08-07
Color: Black
Mold: House
Contributed by: Robert Krueger
CG007984 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Issued: 7/26/1999
Last Update: 2018-08-07
Color: Black
Inserts: 4grn/Brn/Grn
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"Baccarat", Oversized, 43mm. Removed from play after only 2 days
CG018841 Current
Denom: $100
Issued: 10/2007
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Black
Mold: House
Contributed by: Jim McNally
CG171542 Current
Denom: $500
Added: 2016-10-22
Last Update: 2018-08-07
Color: Purple
Inserts: 2 Aqua, 2 Green/Pink/Green
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: HEX-White
Logo: Lion

Notched, possible 1st rack or sample
CG146723 Current
Denom: $500
Issued: 10/2007
Added: 2018-08-07
Last Update: 2022-01-15
Color: Purple
Inserts: 3org, 3grn
Mold: House
Inlay: HEX-White
Logo: Lion
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Updated by: Robert Krueger
CG171543 Obsolete
Denom: $1000
Added: 2016-10-22
Last Update: 2018-08-07
Color: Orange
Inserts: 4 Green, 4 Yellow
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: NOT-White
Logo: Lion

Notched, possible 1st rack or sample
CG147420 Current
Denom: $1000
Issued: 10/2007
Added: 2018-08-07
Last Update: 2022-01-15
Color: Orange
Inserts: 4grn, 4char
Mold: House
Inlay: NOT-White
Logo: Lion
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Updated by: Robert Krueger
CG171544 Obsolete
Denom: $5000
Added: 2016-10-22
Last Update: 2020-07-26
Color: Gray
Inserts: 4 Blue, 4 Pink
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: Star-White
Logo: Lion

Notched, possible 1st rack or sample
CG224276 Current
Denom: $5000
Issued: 10/2007
Added: 2020-07-26
Last Update: 2022-01-15
Color: Gray
Inserts: 4 sxsxs Pink/Green/Pink
Mold: House
Inlay: Star-White
Logo: Lion
Contributed by: Robert Krueger
Limited Edition Chips (5) [QuickView]
CG008547 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Event: Millennium
Issued: 2000
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Red
Inserts: 2grn, Tan
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Millennium
CG014649 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Event: Anniversary
Issued: 2004
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Red
Inserts: 2grn, Tan
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

5th Anniversary
CG007673 Obsolete
Denom: $25
Event: Grand Opening
Issued: 1999
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Green
Inserts: 3grn/Pch
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Dated "1999" Grand opening year.
CG008548 Obsolete
Denom: $25
Event: Millennium
Issued: 2000
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Green
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Millennium
CG007674 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Event: Grand Opening
Last Update: 2015-04-13
Color: Black
Mold: House
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Dated "1999" Grand Opening year.
Roulette Chips (85) [QuickView]
Fake Chips (1) [QuickView]
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Fantasy chips are not made by or for a casino, although they may appear otherwise. Fantasy chips are made by independent 3rd parties as either counterfeits, fakes or souvenirs. Fantasy chips are included on the ChipGuide to alert collectors that they are not casino chips and to advise you to proceed with caution. Purchasing fantasy chips, especially those that appear to be real casino chips, may lead to fraudulent sales when your collection is disbursed and encourages their continued production.
CG312496
Denom:
Added: 2024-01-21
Color: Lt Blue
Mold: Roulette
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Info from an Ebay seller laurakitty59, dated February 4, 2013- 100 x MGM Grand Detroit OBV 5c. Chips roulette label, MINT CONDITION The base of these tokens is Aztar Roulette 5c blue. The hotstamp was completely pounce bag until obtaining of a perfectly smooth surface not to risk to get damaged labels has use(custom). Labels are vinyls high quality. This below a photo of the evolution of the work: 1-Jeton of origin 2-Jeton sanded 3-Jeton washed and oiled 4-Jeton hybrid with label Possible delivery all over the world.
CG312496 - Additional Images

100 chip batch
Slot Tokens (11) [QuickView]
Ticket In Ticket Outs (25) [QuickView]
CG028635
Added: 2011-01-05
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: Pat Fricke
Image
Needed
CG029179
Added: 2011-01-14
Last Update: 2022-09-05
Contributed by: Jim Noll

Scan from Internet Need a better one!
CG029178
Issued: 10/16/03
Added: 2011-01-14
Last Update: 2011-03-18
Contributed by: Jim Noll
CG029067
Issued: 12/6/03
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029065
Issued: 5/8/05
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029070
Issued: 5/8/05
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029066
Issued: 7/24/05
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029069
Issued: 11/19/06
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029068
Issued: 2/11/07
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029174
Issued: 9/5/07
Added: 2011-01-14
Last Update: 2011-03-18
Contributed by: Jim Noll
CG029071
Issued: 10/17/07
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029175
Issued: 2/22/08
Added: 2011-01-14
Last Update: 2011-03-18
Contributed by: Jim Noll
CG029176
Issued: 3/21/09
Added: 2011-01-14
Last Update: 2011-03-18
Contributed by: Jim Noll
CG029072
Issued: 1/11/10
Added: 2011-01-12
Last Update: 2011-04-15
Contributed by: George Payne
CG029177
Issued: 11/26/10
Added: 2011-01-14
Last Update: 2011-03-18
Contributed by: Jim Noll
CG060437
Issued: 2011
Added: 2012-01-09
Last Update: 2012-01-09
Contributed by: Jim Noll
CG045232
Issued: 7/4/2011
Added: 2011-09-30
Last Update: 2011-09-30
Contributed by: Jim Essig
CG045233
Issued: 7/4/2011
Added: 2011-09-30
Last Update: 2011-09-30
Contributed by: Jim Essig
CG045234
Issued: 7/4/2011
Added: 2011-09-30
Last Update: 2011-09-30
Contributed by: Jim Essig
CG202830
Issued: 06/20/2018
Added: 2018-06-26
Contributed by: Tim Pierce
CG202831
Issued: 06/20/2018
Added: 2018-06-26
Contributed by: Tim Pierce
CG202832
Issued: 06/20/2018
Added: 2018-06-26
Contributed by: Tim Pierce
CG291749
Issued: 08/27/2022
Added: 2022-09-05
Last Update: 2022-09-05
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
CG291750
Issued: 08/27/2022
Added: 2022-09-05
Last Update: 2022-09-05
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
CG291751
Issued: 08/27/2022
Added: 2022-09-05
Last Update: 2022-09-05
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Casino Equipment
Playing Cards (1) [QuickView]
CG229238 Unknown
Added: 2020-03-11
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Mark Geldhof
Players Club (Slot) Cards (6) [QuickView]
CG023260
Issued: 07/26/1999
Added: 2010-11-15
Last Update: 2020-06-17
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

1st, Film Reel on right corner, (On 4th line of reverse, the letter "g" in playing is below the "c" in activity.)
CG007222
Added: 2013-03-16
Last Update: 2013-06-28
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

2nd, Film Reel on right corner, (On 4th line of reverse, the letter "g" in playing is below the "a" in activity.)
CG007232
Added: 2013-03-16
Last Update: 2013-06-28
Color: Silver
Mftr: None
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

3rd, "MGM-Mirage", (The phone number of NY NY has been changed to 1-888-693-6763. This is different from the 1-888-469-6958 found on the Las Vegas cards. See the MGM Universal Card section.)
CG007233
Added: 2023-08-13
Last Update: 2023-08-13
Color: Yellow/Black
Mftr: None
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

4th, MGM Grand Detroit Rewards
CG007239
Added: 2013-03-16
Last Update: 2015-03-18
Color: Black/Gray
Mftr: None
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Robert Baker

XX, "Grand Celebrity Club", (Not intended for machine use.)
The casino is now using the generic MGM/Mirage cards. They can bee seen in MGM Resorts International under "Casino Management". Click for MGM Resorts International Casino CG042936
Casino Collectibles
Ash Trays (1) [QuickView]
CG040385
Added: 2023-03-01
Last Update: 2023-03-01
Color: Clear
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Doug Deems

5"
Business Cards (3) [QuickView]
CG219631
Added: 2019-02-16
Last Update: 2019-05-11
Color: Cream
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG236949
Added: 2020-02-26
CG014034
Added: 2013-04-29
Last Update: 2013-04-29
Color: Cream
Mftr: None
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Business card
Tableware/Glassware (1) [QuickView]
CG205658
Issued: 2018
Added: 2018-08-07
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Paper Coffee cup
Gift Cards (1) [QuickView]
CG157015
Issued: 02/2016
Added: 2016-02-06
Last Update: 2016-02-06
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Key Fobs (1) [QuickView]
CG287472
Added: 2022-06-27
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Match Books (5) [QuickView]
Pens (1) [QuickView]
CG288700
Added: 2022-07-16
Last Update: 2022-07-16
Color: Black
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Ball point Pen
Room Keys (12) [QuickView]
CG023263
Issued: 2007
Added: 2010-11-15
Last Update: 2019-08-06
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"Ignite Your Senses" listed under "Detroit" on front and back.
CG023264
Issued: 11/20/09
Added: 2010-11-15
Last Update: 2019-08-06
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"Ignite Your Senses" removed from front and back.
CG308257
Issued: 2022
Added: 2023-08-27
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Krueger
CG149286
Issued: 2015
Added: 2015-08-30
Last Update: 2021-06-10
Color: Purple/Black
Mftr: None
Catalog#: P730747
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Axis Lounge
CG169969
Issued: 2017
Added: 2017-03-02
Last Update: 2021-06-10
Color: Purple/Black
Mftr: None
Catalog#: P781027
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Axis Lounge
CG275578
Issued: 2017
Added: 2021-12-28
Color: Purple/Black
Mftr: None
Catalog#: P823097-1
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Axis Lounge
CG285261
Added: 2022-05-23
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Anton Bischof

D Prime Steakhouse
CG023265
Issued: 12/24/09
Added: 2010-11-15
Last Update: 2019-08-06
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"IMMERSE spa"
CG063651
Issued: 2011
Added: 2012-02-18
Last Update: 2019-08-06
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Jim Essig

"IMMERSE SPA", "MGM GRAND DETROIT", added "M Life PLAYERS CARD" on reverse
CG157012
Issued: 12/28/2015
Added: 2016-02-06
Last Update: 2021-06-10
Color: White
Mftr: Plicards
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Special issue for the Quick Lane Bowl, a college football game played at Ford Field on 12/28/2015 between Central Michigan vs. Minnesota. Minnesota wins 21-14. Date of the game also on the back of key.
CG014017
Issued: 2014
Added: 2013-04-29
Last Update: 2019-08-06
Color: Gray
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Tap, Detroit's Newest Old Sports Bar
CG228293
Issued: 2019
Added: 2019-08-06
Last Update: 2019-08-06
Color: Brown
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Security Badges-Patches (2) [QuickView]
CG126690 Show Casinos Current
Added: 2014-05-03
Last Update: 2015-10-08
Color: Blue/Gold

Security Patch
CG151182 Show Casinos Current
Added: 2015-10-08
Last Update: 2017-05-13
Color: Black/Gold
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Security Patch
Shot Glasses (1) [QuickView]
CG305657
Added: 2023-06-09
Contributed by: Eric Miller
Other Items (12) [QuickView]
CG007240
Issued: 7/26/1999
Added: 2013-03-16
Last Update: 2014-05-03
Color: White
Mftr: None
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

A paper sleeve for your players card given at Grand Opening.
CG016027
Added: 2013-05-08
Last Update: 2013-05-08
Color: Hologram
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Card dangles. As you rotate it, there is a kitty & a lion
CG016028
Added: 2013-05-08
Last Update: 2013-05-08
Color: Hologram
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Card dangles. As you rotate it, there is hotel & "Imagine A Place ..."
CG259628
Added: 2021-02-21
Last Update: 2021-02-21
Color: Black
Contributed by: Leonidas S. Tan, PhD

Cigar cutter, one side only, back is blank
CG310383
Added: 2023-11-20
Last Update: 2023-11-20
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: George Kass

Golf ball
CG315948
Issued: 2004
Added: 2024-05-08
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: George Kass

Golf ball, Ryder Cup Champions International, Oakland Hills
CG263808
Issued: 2017
Added: 2021-04-05
Color: White
Mftr: Kari-Out Company
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Hand Wipe
CG263809 Show Casinos
Issued: 2017
Added: 2021-04-05
Color: White
Mftr: Kari-Out Company
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Hand Wipe
CG262983
Added: 2021-03-26
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Jackpot winner slot flag/insert (blank reverse)
CG198290
Issued: 2017
Added: 2018-07-29
Last Update: 2018-08-07
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Sugar pack
CG103209
Issued: 2000s
Added: 2017-06-25
Last Update: 2017-06-25
Logo: Directors
Contributed by: Ralph "Hotrod" Myers

Watch, key fob & wallet gift set
CG228283
Issued: 2019
Added: 2019-08-06
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Water Bottle
Total Items (197)

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