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(Spinetti's) In California, Harvey Gross was in the meat business. But aside from being in the food industry, he was also into gambling. He opened Harvey's Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall in 1944.
According to the Tahoe Daily Tribune, the earliest gaming there featured only three slots and two card tables. It also had the only 24-hour gas pump in the area. During the winter season, Harvey and his wife Llewellyn made a skating rink in the parking lot to try and draw people in to the establishment.
In the 1960s, it became the first high-rise hotel in the state of Nevada. On August 27, 1980, a bomb was detonated by the FBI. The perpetrator was a down on his luck gambler who owed some casinos at least $1 million. He tried to hold hostage the area in Lake Tahoe in return for $3 million. The bomb did cause damage to the hotel and casino. However, nobody was injured. It reportedly damaged three floors of the hotel.
Though Harvey Gross passed away in 1983, the Lake Tahoe resort remained in the family. In 2001, Harrah's Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment, acquired the hotel and casino.
Today, the casino has many popular table games, poker and a sportsbook. There is a Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant. There is also a Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena where many live concerts happen. |
TCR numbers are used by express permission of SSS Publishing |
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CG260767 Obsolete Issued: 2013
Added: 2021-02-23
Color: Brass
Contributed by: Dennis Berry
Phish Summer Tour 2013, Stateline, NV 7/30 & 31
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CG047468 Current Added: 2014-12-08
Last Update: 2017-04-16 Color: Green
Mftr: Plastic
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Square, 28mm, Free Drink
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CG178277 Current Denom: $25
Added: 2017-04-10
Color: White
Inlay: HS-Red
Logo: Wagon Wheel
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
32mm, Good for One Free Drink
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CG178275 Current Denom: $25
Added: 2017-04-10
Color: Red
Inlay: HS-White
Logo: Wagon Wheel
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
28mm, Good for One Free Drink
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CG178276 Current Denom: $25
Added: 2017-04-10
Color: Red
Inlay: HS-Gray
Logo: Wagon Wheel
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
28mm, Good for One Free Drink (Gray imprint)
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CG053078 Current Added: 2011-11-09
Last Update: 2011-11-09 Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG053079 Current Added: 2011-11-09
Last Update: 2011-11-09 Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG149313 Current Added: 2015-08-30
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
F5975
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CG149608 Current Added: 2015-09-02
Color: Blue
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG165855 Current Added: 2017-09-18
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Robert Baker
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CG165858 Current Added: 2017-09-18
Color: Red
Contributed by: Robert Baker
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CG222252 Current Issued: 1981
Added: 2019-04-05
Last Update: 2019-04-10 Color: Red
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
Bee 92, D5923
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CG222488 Current Issued: 1981
Added: 2019-04-10
Color: Blue
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
Bee 92
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CG222253 Obsolete Issued: 1985
Added: 2019-04-05
Color: Red
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
Bee 92
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CG222254 Obsolete Issued: 1989
Added: 2019-04-05
Color: Red
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
Bee 92, N5958A
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CG222255 Obsolete Event: Anniversary
Issued: 1994
Added: 2019-04-05
Color: Blue
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
1994 50th Anniversary
Black w/card reader marks, Bee 92, T7738
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CG222256 Obsolete Event: Anniversary
Issued: 1994
Added: 2019-04-05
Color: Gold
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
1994 50th Anniversary
Black w/card reader marks, Bee 92, T7738
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CG222257 Obsolete Issued: 1995
Added: 2019-04-05
Last Update: 2019-04-05 Color: Purple
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
Purple w/card reader marks
Aristocrat, U5910
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CG222258 Obsolete Issued: 1995
Added: 2019-04-05
Color: Red
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Clint Spesert
Red w/card reader marks
Aristocrat
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CG309745 Obsolete Issued: 2014
Added: 2023-10-25
Color: Red
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta
NV Advertising Deck given to registered guests. Has a red diamond pattern on back
Obsolete
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CG240261 Added: 2020-04-27
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Logo: Hula Girl
Contributed by: James Love
Ceramic Bowl
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CG289251 Issued: 06/27/1986
Added: 2022-07-26
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Susan Kozlowski
Glass. Grand Opening June 27, 1986
4-2/4" tall
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CG239446 Added: 2020-04-16
Color: Brown
Contributed by: James Love
Sneaky Tiki glass
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CG239447 Added: 2020-04-16
Color: Yellow
Logo: Tiki Girl
Contributed by: James Love
Tiki glass
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CG239161 Added: 2020-04-13
Color: Brown
Contributed by: James Love
Tiki mug 4 1/8" tall
Same diameter at top
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CG293327 Added: 2022-10-08
Color: White
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Ball Point Pen
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CG221330 Issued: 1976
Added: 2019-03-15
Last Update: 2024-07-05 Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
1976 Coin Show Attendee Badge
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CG284564 Added: 2022-05-12
Color: Silver
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Belt Buckle
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CG285290 Added: 2022-05-24
Color: Silver
Mftr: Siskiyou Buckle Co.
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Belt Buckle
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CG114191 Added: 2013-08-24
Last Update: 2021-12-09 Color: White
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG167776 Added: 2017-07-12
Last Update: 2021-12-09 Color: Blue
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG198931 Added: 2018-04-07
Last Update: 2021-12-09 Color: Pink
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 bottom left corner
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CG221329 Added: 2019-03-15
Last Update: 2021-12-09 Color: Green
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG255191 Added: 2020-11-13
Last Update: 2021-12-09 Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 bottom left corner
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CG255192 Added: 2020-11-13
Last Update: 2021-12-09 Color: Pink
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG255193 Added: 2020-11-13
Last Update: 2021-12-09 Color: Orange
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 bottom left corner
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CG168042 Event: Anniversary
Issued: 1984
Added: 2016-08-07
Color: Dk Blue
Contributed by: Sherry and Johnny Mac
Bottle Opener
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CG178490 Issued: 1997
Added: 2017-04-16
Color: Red
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
1997 Calendar Card
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CG216618 Added: 2018-12-15
Contributed by: Doug "Cigarman" Smith
Champagne
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CG255809 Added: 2020-11-24
Last Update: 2020-11-24 Contributed by: C. T. Rodgers
Souvenir sold in the gift shop Casino Money. Check $1 (CG240260), Token, Morgan dollar, Eisenhower dollar , Peace Dollar
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CG234428 Issued: 08/19/2011
Added: 2019-12-27
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Contributed by: Robert Baker
Coupon card good for one complimentary well drink or premium beer, valid at VIP area or any Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Bar
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CG258138 Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG258139 Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG258140 Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG258141 Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG234898 Added: 2020-01-15
Contributed by: Robert Baker
50% discount card for Top of the Wheel restaurant
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CG156108 Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free drink ticket, compliments of Keno, No. 32917
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CG259573 Added: 2021-02-10
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Color: Manila
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Coupon to Enjoy Two Complimentary Cocktails and One Bonus Board Free Play
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CG156106 Issued: 1976
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Color: Black/White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Complimentary Cocktail Ticket, date: June 13, 1976, drink value is $1.25, #0334936
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CG156107 Issued: 1976
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Color: White/Green
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Complimentary Keno Cocktail Ticket, date September 23, 1976, drink value is $1.25, No. 0454804
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CG156105 Issued: 1980
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Color: White/Green
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Complimentary Cocktail Ticket, good for one drink only - valid up to $1.50, Void after June 20, 1980, #1266378
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CG174948 Added: 2017-01-14
Last Update: 2017-01-15 Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Elongated Cent
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CG103575 Added: 2013-05-13
Last Update: 2019-01-31 Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Encased Coin
Top & Bottom Logos Close Together
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CG218963 Added: 2019-01-31
Contributed by: Ross McCammon
Encased Coin
Top & Bottom Logos Far Apart
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CG218964 Added: 2019-01-31
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Encased Coin
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CG263855 Added: 2021-04-05
Color: White
Mftr: Canaan Products
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Hand Wipe
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CG263856 Show Casinos Added: 2021-04-05
Color: White
Mftr: Sanfacon
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Hand Wipe
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CG236061 Issued: 01/01/80
Added: 2020-02-07
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Employee Prescription Drug Plan card
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CG236060 Issued: 09/30/82
Added: 2020-02-07
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Employee Prescription Drug Plan card
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CG132099 Added: 2014-07-22
Last Update: 2022-05-12 Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Lucky Meter card
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CG177969 Added: 2017-03-30
Color: Gold
Contributed by: Wayne Thompson
Lake Tahoe's First Luxury High-Rise Hotel
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CG188084 Added: 2017-11-24
Color: Nickel
Contributed by: David Sarles
Money Clip
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CG188085 Added: 2017-11-24
Last Update: 2017-11-24 Color: Brass
Contributed by: David Sarles
Money Clip
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CG230140 Added: 2019-09-14
Last Update: 2019-09-14 Contributed by: David Sarles
Paperweight
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CG260768 Added: 2021-02-23
Contributed by: Alex Cilento
Paperweight, lucite encased (TCR N4574)
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CG260769 Added: 2021-02-23
Contributed by: Alex Cilento
Paperweight, lucite encased (TCR N5148)
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CG313756 Added: 2024-03-09
Roll of NIckels
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CG248816 Show Casinos Added: 2020-08-11
Last Update: 2024-07-05 Contributed by: Robert Baker
Room key folder that has a map of the Harrah's and Harvey's Lake Tahoe properties plus a list of amenities on the back. When folded, it's credit card sized.
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CG317641 Added: 2024-07-05
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Hotel Room Key Folder
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CG178756 Added: 2017-04-24
Contributed by: Bill Judge
Sewing Kit
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CG131327 Added: 2014-07-19
Last Update: 2014-07-19 Contributed by: Dennis Berry
1 ounce silver art bar
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CG307073 Added: 2023-07-23
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Clip from slot card cord (cord removed)
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CG251419 Issued: 1976
Added: 2020-09-11
Last Update: 2020-09-11 Quantity: 2000
Contributed by: John Benedict
Bicentennial souvenir sold in the Gift Shop - $2 Bill and $2 commemorative chip (CG038352) in a cardboard folder.
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CG127879 Added: 2021-12-09
Color: Off White
Logo: Hula Girl
Contributed by: Robert Baker
7.25 x 10.5 inch letterhead
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CG273552 Issued: 1998
Added: 2021-11-09
Stock Certificate
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CG239162 Added: 2020-04-13
Last Update: 2024-04-20 Color: Red
Contributed by: James Love
Swizzle stick,
Translucent red,
"Wagon Wheel" under the skull
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CG315473 Added: 2024-04-20
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Swizzle stick, Translucent blue, "Wagon Wheel" under the skull
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CG240262 Added: 2020-04-27
Logo: Hula Girl
Contributed by: James Love
Tiki Cup with dark, solid font
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CG240263 Added: 2020-04-27
Logo: Hula Girl
Contributed by: James Love
Tiki Cup with brown, outlined hula girl
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CG240264 Added: 2020-04-27
Color: Green
Logo: Tiki
Contributed by: James Love
Green Sneaky Tiki cup
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CG268360 Added: 2021-07-07
Color: Red
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Wild Card Application Form
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