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ChipGuide
ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
128 E Fremont Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 MAP
Type: Land Based
Status: Closed
Open: 1951, Close: 2004

Many retired chips were stored in a vault and went to a family relative when the casino closed. As of 2017 many examples are being sold one-at-a-time.
TCR numbers are used by express permission of SSS Publishing
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Table Chips (106) [QuickView]
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Generic Chips (3) [QuickView]
Limited Edition Chips (131) [QuickView]
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No Cash Value Chips (62) [QuickView]
Roulette Chips (75) [QuickView]
Fake Chips (13) [QuickView]
Odds & Ends Chips (43) [QuickView]
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Silver Strikes (12) [QuickView]
Casino Equipment
Dice (8) [QuickView]
Playing Cards (3) [QuickView]
Players Club (Slot) Cards (17) [QuickView]
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Casino Collectibles
Ash Trays (39) [QuickView]
CG089975
Added: 2012-09-07
Last Update: 2012-09-07
Contributed by: Alan Schuyler

From 1953 to 1957, while Benny Binion was serving time in Leavenworth for income tax evasion, he turned management of the Horseshoe Club over to his friend Joe W. Brown who put his name on many items including ashtrays.
CG097008
Added: 2013-01-13
Last Update: 2013-08-25
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG113625
Added: 2013-08-14
Last Update: 2013-08-14
Contributed by: Mason Clark

From 1953 to 1957, while Benny Binion was serving time in Leavenworth for income tax evasion, he turned management of the Horseshoe Club over to his friend Joe W. Brown who put his name on many items including ashtrays.
CG114253
Added: 2013-08-25
Last Update: 2013-08-25
Color: Black
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG115366
Added: 2013-09-21
Last Update: 2013-09-21
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG151782
Added: 2015-10-19
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Alex Cilento
CG151783
Added: 2015-10-19
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Alex Cilento
CG151784
Added: 2015-10-19
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Alex Cilento
CG170699
Added: 2016-10-05
Color: Black
Contributed by: Tom Dunn
CG170700
Added: 2016-10-05
Last Update: 2016-10-05
Color: Black
Contributed by: Tom Dunn
CG170794
Added: 2016-10-06
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Tom Dunn
CG238466
Added: 2020-04-03
Color: Clear
Contributed by: James Love

Bottom of glass is clear. Ring around upper half is tinted slightly amber. Almost has a pinkish tint. The 3 cigarette notches are raised above the rim.
CG238988
Added: 2020-04-11
Color: Clear
Contributed by: James Love

Red printing. Logo appears on 2 sides.
CG251567
Added: 2020-09-13
Contributed by: Richard Siri
CG268296
Added: 2021-07-06
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Richard Siri
CG268433
Added: 2021-07-09
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Richard Siri
CG268434
Added: 2021-07-09
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Richard Siri
CG268460
Added: 2021-07-10
Color: Black
Contributed by: Richard Siri
CG268461
Added: 2021-07-10
Color: Black
Contributed by: Richard Siri
CG268462
Added: 2021-07-10
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Richard Siri
CG309268
Issued: 1957
Added: 2023-10-09
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold logo with green and white lettering
CG281005
Issued: 1965
Added: 2022-03-03
Last Update: 2022-03-03
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold Lettering, dark smoky glass
CG238990
Issued: 1966
Added: 2020-04-11
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love
CG281006
Issued: 1967
Added: 2022-03-03
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold Lettering, dark smoky glass
CG238991
Issued: 1968
Added: 2020-04-11
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love
CG281007
Issued: 1969
Added: 2022-03-03
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold Lettering, dark smoky glass
CG201139
Issued: 1970
Added: 2018-05-17
Last Update: 2018-05-17
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: Ray Klann

A Million Good Wishes for 1970
CG170410
Issued: 1971
Added: 2016-09-30
Color: Black
Contributed by: Tom Dunn

A Million Good Wishes
CG238992
Issued: 1972
Added: 2020-04-11
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love
CG201140
Issued: 1973
Added: 2018-05-17
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: Ray Klann

A Million Good Wishes for 1973
CG281008
Issued: 1974
Added: 2022-03-03
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold logo with green and white lettering, very light smoky glass
CG281009
Issued: 1975
Added: 2022-03-03
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold logo with green and white lettering, very light smoky glass
CG201141
Issued: 1976
Added: 2018-05-17
Color: Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: Ray Klann

A Million Good Wishes for 1976
CG281010
Issued: 1977
Added: 2022-03-03
Color: Smokey Glass
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold logo with green and white lettering, very light smoky glass
CG170411
Issued: 1978
Added: 2016-09-30
Last Update: 2016-10-06
Color: Black
Contributed by: Tom Dunn
CG114257
Issued: 1979
Added: 2013-08-25
Last Update: 2013-08-25
Color: Black
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG116671
Issued: 1980
Added: 2013-10-18
Last Update: 2013-10-18
Color: Black
CG309269
Issued: 1981
Added: 2023-10-09
Color: Black
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold logo with green and white lettering
CG281011
Issued: 1982
Added: 2022-03-03
Color: Black
Logo: Horseshoe
Contributed by: James Love

Gold logo with green and white lettering
Business Cards (2) [QuickView]
Chip Order Cards (35) [QuickView]
Coin Buckets (4) [QuickView]
Tableware/Glassware (2) [QuickView]
Gaming Guides (2) [QuickView]
Key Fobs (3) [QuickView]
Lighters (4) [QuickView]
Match Books (29) [QuickView]
CG067195
Added: 2012-03-11
Last Update: 2012-03-11
Contributed by: Lyle Okata
CG067196
Added: 2012-03-11
Last Update: 2012-03-11
Contributed by: Lyle Okata
CG067197
Added: 2012-03-11
Last Update: 2015-01-19
Color: Red
Mftr: Lion Match
Contributed by: Lyle Okata
Updated by: Don Lueders

Red/black,gold print, front striker, printed stick, saddle not printed, no "Restaurant" word on back, Phones 4970, 4971, Manu mark inside: Lion Match Co. Los Angeles, Cal.
CG088924
Added: 2012-08-17
Last Update: 2012-08-17
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG091743
Added: 2012-10-29
Last Update: 2019-08-03
Color: Brown
Mftr: Universal Midwest
Contributed by: David Clarke
Updated by: Robert Baker
CG000569
Added: 2013-01-09
Last Update: 2013-01-09
Mftr: UNIVERSAL MATCH
Contributed by: Larry Taylor

Universal Match Corp. Los Angeles
CG000570
Added: 2013-01-09
Last Update: 2013-01-09
Mftr: UNIVERSAL MATCH
Contributed by: Larry Taylor

Universal Match Corp. Los Angeles
CG000571
Added: 2013-01-09
Last Update: 2013-01-09
Mftr: UNIVERSAL MATCH
Contributed by: Larry Taylor

Universal Match Corp. Las Vegas
CG000572
Added: 2013-01-09
Last Update: 2013-01-09
Contributed by: Larry Taylor
CG000573
Added: 2013-01-09
Last Update: 2013-01-09
Mftr: UNIVERSAL MATCH
Contributed by: Larry Taylor

Universal Match Corp. Los Angeles Joe W. Brown s
CG000613
Added: 2013-01-13
Last Update: 2019-08-03
Color: Black
Mftr: Universal Midwest
Contributed by: Virgil Foss
CG099783
Added: 2013-03-05
Last Update: 2013-03-05
Contributed by: Steve Millett
CG106384
Added: 2013-06-06
Last Update: 2017-09-09
Color: Green
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Mfg. Universal MW/EDDY Match - Made In Canada on the lower spline. Featured on inside, famous Benny Binion's quote, "We take our games seriously, but we still call it play!"
CG136488
Added: 2014-10-30
Last Update: 2019-08-03
Color: Black
Mftr: Universal Midwest
Contributed by: Virgil Foss
CG158164
Added: 2016-03-02
Last Update: 2019-08-03
Color: Black
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta
Updated by: Robert Baker

One Million Dollar Wall on reverse. Inside promotes, "World Series Of Poker Held In May Each Year" and "World's Highest Limit on Craps and 21" Mftr: UNIVERSAL MATCH, LAS VEGAS
CG178512
Added: 2017-04-17
CG181146
Added: 2017-06-28
Color: Black
Contributed by: Pete Donnelly
CG181147
Added: 2017-06-28
Color: White
Contributed by: Pete Donnelly
CG183687
Added: 2017-09-09
Color: Yellow
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Mfg. Universal MW/EDDY Match - Made In Canada on side spline. Featured Binion's Ranch Steak House on back. Box made of highly gloss, tan enamel with maroon printing. Matches are made of wood.
CG183839
Added: 2017-09-12
Color: Yellow
Mftr: Universal Match Corp./Las Vegas, NV
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Same description as CG183687 -- this is the flat, cardboard match book instead of the boxed one with wooden matches. Book touts, "Binon's Ranch Steak House"
CG183840
Added: 2017-09-12
Color: Yellow
Mftr: Universal MW/EDDY Made In Canada
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Horseshoe issued three matchbooks with a common front but with a slogan back. Here's 1 of 3 with slogan. "Your Best Chance To Win" and Binion's Logo on front. Mfg. on spline.
CG183841
Added: 2017-09-12
Color: Yellow
Mftr: Universal MW/EDDY Made In Canada
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Horseshoe issued three matchbooks with a common front but with a slogan back. Here's 2 of 3 with slogan. "Where Millions Are Made -- Millions Are Paid" and Binion's Logo on front.
CG183842
Added: 2017-09-12
Color: Yellow
Mftr: Universal MW/EDDY Made In Canada
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Horseshoe issued three matchbooks with a common front but with a slogan back. Here's 3 of 3 with slogan. "Most Winners Are Single Minded -- Play Single Deck 21"and Binion's Logo on front.
CG224282
Added: 2019-05-23
Color: Red
Mftr: Lion Match
Contributed by: Steve Passalacqua

Red/black, gold print, front striker, sticks are NOT printed, 2 phone numbers on front 6547 & 4970. 3 Phone numbers on back 6547, 4970, "Restaurant" 6548 with CORNER SECOND AND FREMONT DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
CG227956
Added: 2019-08-03
Color: Green
Mftr: Universal Midwest
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG265234
Added: 2021-05-02
Color: Black
Mftr: American Match Co., Las Vegas
Contributed by: Ray Klann
CG291803
Added: 2022-09-06
Color: Black
Mftr: Universal MW/Eddy Match
Contributed by: Tim Pierce

(this is a duplicate of CG136488 except the manufacturer is different)
CG305579
Added: 2023-06-06
Color: Black
Mftr: Universal Match, Las Vegas
Contributed by: Tim Pierce

Be Safe - Close Cover Before Striking
CG311698
Added: 2023-12-25
Last Update: 2023-12-25
Color: Black
Mftr: Universal West
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

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