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ChipGuide
ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
Was: Club Bingo (L. A. Highway)
Became: SLS Hotel & Casino
2535 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 MAP
Type: Land Based
Status: Closed
Open: 1952, Close: 05/16/2011

TCR numbers are used by express permission of SSS Publishing
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Casino Money
Table Chips (80) [QuickView]
Limited Edition Chips (12) [QuickView]
CG106232 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1996
Added: 2013-06-05
Last Update: 2024-03-25
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Navy, 4 Peach
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Quantity: 5000
Catalog#: N9036
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
Updated by: Tom Deason

EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING
CG122397 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1997
Added: 2014-02-19
Last Update: 2024-03-25
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Navy/Peach
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-Gray-FG
Quantity: 3500
Catalog#: V1452
Contributed by: Mark Slupesky
Updated by: Tom Deason
CG106235 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1997
Added: 2013-06-05
Last Update: 2019-09-07
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 sxs Bk/Wh/Bk
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Chipco
Inlay: OOR-Black-FG
Quantity: 2000
Catalog#: V1450
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski

SPEEDWORLD 500K 1997
CG106235 - Additional Images

UV Image 1
CG302785 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1998
Added: 2023-03-24
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Navy/Peach
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Logo: Bill Bennett
Quantity: 2000
Catalog#: V3347
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Notched
CG106236 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1998
Added: 2013-06-05
Last Update: 2016-01-09
Color: RED
Inserts: 4 Nv/Pe
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Quantity: 2000
Catalog#: V3347
Contributed by: Don Lueders

OLD-TIMER BILL BENNETT
CG123368 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 2000
Added: 2014-03-02
Last Update: 2019-09-07
Color: Red
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Chipco
Quantity: 750
Catalog#: V5471
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

NASCAR Cafe Cyber Speedway
CG113732 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Event: Grand Opening
Issued: 2000
Added: 2013-08-17
Last Update: 2019-09-07
Color: Red
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Chipco
Logo: NASCAR
Catalog#: V5472
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski

NASCAR Cage Grand Opening March 2000, Speed the Ride
CG106233 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 2002
Added: 2013-06-05
Last Update: 2024-03-25
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Navy, 4 Peach
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Quantity: 5000
Catalog#: V9681
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
Updated by: Tom Deason

GOLDEN ANNIV. 2002
CG074125 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 2003
Added: 2012-05-18
Last Update: 2024-03-25
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Nv/Pc
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI
Logo: William Bennett
Quantity: 2000
Catalog#: E2422
Contributed by: Justin Kelley
Updated by: Tom Deason
CG106234 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 2004
Added: 2013-06-05
Last Update: 2013-06-05
Color: RED
Inserts: 2 Navy, 2
Mold: Sun
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Catalog#: E3710
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski

SAT. NIGHT FEVER 2004
CG123369 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 2009
Added: 2014-03-02
Last Update: 2014-03-02
Color: Red
Inserts: 2 Purple, 2 Orange
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Quantity: 750
Catalog#: E9075
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

Bikefest 2009
CG093714 Obsolete
Denom: $25
Issued: 2004
Added: 2012-12-16
Last Update: 2023-10-30
Color: Green
Inserts: 4 Lgn/Ye
Mold: Sun
Inlay: OOR-MULTI
Catalog#: E3711
Contributed by: Ed Cohon
Updated by: Doug Balduini

Saturday Night Fever
CG093714 - Additional Images

UV - Star
No Cash Value Chips (31) [QuickView]
Roulette Chips (170) [QuickView]
Fake Chips (2) [QuickView]
Fantasy Chips (10) [QuickView]
CG316701 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2024-06-18
Color: Rust
Mold: Nevada
Inlay: R-White
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG316699 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2024-06-18
Color: Navy
Inserts: 3 Beige
Mold: Nevada
Inlay: R-White
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG316700 Obsolete
Denom: $2.50
Added: 2024-06-18
Color: Red
Mold: Nevada
Inlay: R-White
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG316695 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2024-06-18
Color: Gold
Inserts: 3 Red
Mold: Nevada
Inlay: R-White
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG251296 Obsolete
Denom: $20
Added: 2020-09-09
Last Update: 2020-09-10
Color: Gray
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Robert Pardue

$20. Size: 82mm x 57mm. FANTASY / Commemorative. Note "1952-2011"date. Made by MSK; sold by Apache Casino Chips. (Note: not actual lunette in center.)
CG251297 Obsolete
Denom: $50
Added: 2020-09-09
Last Update: 2020-09-10
Color: Green
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Robert Pardue

$50. Size: 94mm x 66mm. FANTASY / Commemorative. Note "1952-2011"date. Made by MSK; sold by Apache Casino Chips. (Note: not actual lunette in center.)
CG316697 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Added: 2024-06-18
Color: Black
Mold: Nevada
Inlay: R-White
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG251298 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Added: 2020-09-09
Last Update: 2020-09-10
Color: Blue
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Robert Pardue

$100. Size: 107mm x 75mm. FANTASY / Commemorative. Note "1952-2011"date. Made by MSK; sold by Apache Casino Chips. (Note: not actual lunette in center.)
CG251299 Obsolete
Denom: $500
Added: 2020-09-09
Last Update: 2020-09-10
Color: Red
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Robert Pardue

$500. Size: 118mm x 82mm. FANTASY / Commemorative. Note "1952-2011"date. Made by MSK; sold by Apache Casino Chips. (Note: not actual lunette in center.)
CG251300 Obsolete
Denom: $1000
Added: 2020-09-09
Last Update: 2020-09-10
Color: Gold
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Robert Pardue

(Color is GOLD) $1000. Size: 127mm x 88mm. FANTASY / Commemorative. Note "1952-2011"date. Made by MSK; sold by Apache Casino Chips. (Note: not actual lunette in center.)
Odds & Ends Chips (1) [QuickView]
CG093459 Obsolete
Issued: 1950s
Added: 2012-12-02
Last Update: 2023-04-10
Color: Red
Mold: Plain
Logo: Camel
Catalog#: E4470
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Hotel VIP
Plaques (6) [QuickView]
Slot Tokens (21) [QuickView]
CG292782 Obsolete
Added: 2022-09-30
Color: Silver
Mftr: O
Contributed by: Susan Kozlowski

1-5/8" diameter - bigger than a normal chip, not metal. Token for Free Slot Play.
CG068329 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Issued: 1965
Added: 2012-03-18
Last Update: 2021-02-10
Mftr: O
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG088469 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Issued: 1967
Added: 2012-08-07
Last Update: 2021-02-10
Color: Brass
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
CG122715 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1966
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2020-07-08
Color: Brass
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
Updated by: Doug Balduini
CG259617 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1966
Added: 2021-02-11
Color: Silver Clad - Proof
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
CG122716 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1969
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2021-02-10
Color: Nickel
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG122716 - Additional Images

Slot Tokens
1969 Proof Issued by Franklin Mint

Slot Tokens
CG092670 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1979
Added: 2012-11-17
Last Update: 2014-02-22
Color: Nickel
Mftr: FM
Logo: Spade Face
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
CG122595 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1979
Added: 2014-02-21
Last Update: 2014-02-22
Color: Nickel
Mftr: FM
Logo: Spade Face
Contributed by: Dennis Berry

CG092670 with clipped edge
CG122717 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1980
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2014-02-22
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG122718 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1982
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2021-02-10
Color: Nickel
Mftr: RW
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG122719 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1989
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2021-02-10
Color: Nickel
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG092672 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1993
Added: 2012-11-17
Last Update: 2012-11-17
Color: Nickel
Mftr: CT
Logo: Spade
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
CG092671 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1995
Added: 2012-11-17
Last Update: 2014-02-22
Color: Nickel
Mftr: GDC
Logo: Palm Trees
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
CG106238 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1995
Added: 2013-06-05
Last Update: 2014-02-22
Color: Lead
Mftr: GDC
Contributed by: Dennis Berry

This is the lead sample strike for the slot token. Blank on the backside
CG005532 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1996
Last Update: 2014-10-19
Mftr: NCM
OTY: 1996 - Winner
CG122720 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 2003
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2021-02-11
Color: Nickel
Mftr: OC
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG041826 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1967
Added: 2011-08-22
Last Update: 2023-05-30
Color: Silver
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

Sterling Silver token
CG122721 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1990
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2021-12-22
Color: Brass
Mftr: CT
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG122722 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1994
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2021-12-22
Color: Brass
Mftr: NCM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG122723 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1995
Added: 2014-02-22
Last Update: 2021-12-22
Color: Brass
Mftr: GDC
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG038766 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Added: 2017-02-02
Last Update: 2017-02-02
Contributed by: Dennis Berry
Tokens - Other (11) [QuickView]
Silver Strikes (7) [QuickView]
Ticket In Ticket Outs (3) [QuickView]
Casino Equipment
Dice (14) [QuickView]
CG117049 Obsolete
Added: 2013-10-31
Last Update: 2013-10-31
Color: Red
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG125442 Obsolete
Added: 2014-04-05
Last Update: 2014-04-05
Color: Red
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG125971 Obsolete
Added: 2014-04-18
Last Update: 2014-04-18
Color: Red
Contributed by: Joe Pavlik

Hotel Sahara
CG125995 Obsolete
Added: 2014-04-18
Last Update: 2014-04-18
Color: Red
Contributed by: Joe Pavlik

Hotel Sahara
CG127800 Obsolete
Added: 2014-05-21
Last Update: 2014-05-21
Color: Red
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG203522 Obsolete
Added: 2018-07-05
Color: Red
Logo: Camel
Contributed by: Sam Acosta

Hotel Sahara - pink camel
CG203697 Obsolete
Added: 2018-07-07
Color: Red
Contributed by: Sam Acosta

Early Casino Structure
CG222426 Obsolete
Added: 2019-04-08
Color: Red
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG226415 Obsolete
Added: 2019-07-15
Color: Red
Inlay: HS Gold
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG226416 Obsolete
Added: 2019-07-15
Color: Red
Inlay: HS Blue
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG256235 Obsolete
Added: 2020-11-28
Color: Red
Inlay: HS Teal
Contributed by: James Love
CG125443 Obsolete
Issued: 1950s
Added: 2014-04-05
Last Update: 2014-04-05
Color: Red
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG125444 Obsolete
Issued: 1950s
Added: 2014-04-05
Last Update: 2014-04-05
Color: Red
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG125445 Obsolete
Issued: 1970s
Added: 2014-04-05
Last Update: 2014-04-05
Color: Red
Contributed by: Bill Judge
Playing Cards (27) [QuickView]
Players Club (Slot) Cards (32) [QuickView]
Player Registration Cards (4) [QuickView]
Slot Coupons (1) [QuickView]
Slot Glass (4) [QuickView]
Casino Collectibles
Ash Trays (38) [QuickView]
Business Cards (10) [QuickView]
Chip Order Cards (26) [QuickView]
Coin Buckets (4) [QuickView]
Tableware/Glassware (17) [QuickView]
Drink Coasters (1) [QuickView]
Gaming Guides (7) [QuickView]
Key Fobs (11) [QuickView]
Lighters (15) [QuickView]
Match Books (27) [QuickView]
CG135685 Show Casinos
Added: 2014-10-06
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Mftr: Atlas Match
Contributed by: Virgil Foss
CG135686 Show Casinos
Added: 2014-10-06
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Mftr: Atlas Match
Contributed by: Virgil Foss
CG048669 Show Casinos
Added: 2018-07-22
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: White
Mftr: Universal Match Co
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

White inside
CG223625 Show Casinos
Added: 2019-04-30
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: White
Mftr: Universal Match Co
Contributed by: Bill Lange

Blank inside
CG046752
Added: 2014-11-29
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Red
Mftr: Lion Match Inc.
Contributed by: Don Lueders

White with red/black printing, Congo Room, Phone 6800, Front striker.
CG178085
Added: 2017-04-01
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG238690
Added: 2020-04-07
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Red Matches Variation
CG088866
Added: 2012-08-17
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Contributed by: Bill Judge
CG048871
Added: 2015-01-19
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Lt Blue
Mftr: Lion Match Inc.
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Light Blue with white/gold print, printed stick, front striker, RE 5 phone number, blue match-heads, no "Reservations" on saddle.
CG279815
Added: 2022-02-12
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Gold
Contributed by: Pam Goertler
CG101610
Added: 2013-04-21
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Contributed by: Larry Taylor
CG241220
Added: 2020-05-10
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: White
Mftr: Diamond Match Div.
Contributed by: James Love
CG114275
Added: 2013-08-25
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG305583
Added: 2023-06-06
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Gold
Mftr: Universal Match, Las Vegas
Contributed by: Tim Pierce
CG158165
Added: 2016-03-02
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: White
Mftr: Diamond Match Div.
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Inside promotes other Nevada casino hotels and gambling halls. "Resort to the Finest"
CG227022
Added: 2019-07-24
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: White
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG227625
Added: 2019-08-01
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Black
Contributed by: Doug Balduini
CG256663
Added: 2020-12-05
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Stick Matches House of Lords
CG135627 Show Casinos
Added: 2014-10-05
Last Update: 2021-03-23
Contributed by: Virgil Foss

Has both the Sahara and Hacienda logos and information
CG136491 Show Casinos
Added: 2014-10-30
Last Update: 2021-03-23
Mftr: Universal Match
Contributed by: Virgil Foss
CG241101 Show Casinos
Added: 2020-05-09
Last Update: 2021-03-23
Color: Brown
Mftr: Universal Match
Contributed by: James Love

Differs from CG136491 on the interior listings
Blank
Reverse
CG313868
Added: 2024-03-11
Last Update: 2024-03-11
Color: White
Mftr: Atlas Match
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

20 stick
CG195615
Added: 2018-03-02
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Mftr: Atlas Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG188944
Added: 2018-03-03
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Brown
Mftr: Atlas Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG228114
Added: 2019-08-04
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Blue
Mftr: Atlas Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG228116
Added: 2019-08-04
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Red
Mftr: Cougar Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG228115
Added: 2019-08-04
Last Update: 2024-03-10
Color: Black
Mftr: Atlas Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Napkins (4) [QuickView]
CG223609
Issued: 1950s
Added: 2019-04-30
Color: White
Contributed by: Matthew Sztym

c 1950s
CG223610
Added: 2019-04-30
Color: White
Contributed by: Matthew Sztym

c 1950s - 1960s
CG233534
Added: 2019-12-11
Last Update: 2019-12-11
Color: White
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Don the Beachcomber
CG283286
Added: 2022-04-18
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Keno napkin
Pictures (8) [QuickView]
CG245060
Added: 2020-06-26
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Elvis Celebrates his 27th Birthday January 8th 1962 Pictured with Milton Prell at the Sahara
CG245061
Added: 2020-06-26
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Paul McCartney Playing Slots at the Sahara in his hotel room. Machines were brought up to the room to escape the Crowds Beatles were to perform at he Convention Center August 24th 1964
CG245062
Added: 2020-06-26
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

The Beatles Playing Slot Machines in their Hotel Room at the Sahara. Machines were brought up to their room to escape the crowd They performed at the Convention Center August 20th 1964
CG280750
Added: 2022-02-27
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Elvis signing an autograph next to the diving Board at the Sahara Pool 8 x 10
CG280751
Added: 2022-02-27
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Milton Prell’s Daughter Dari with her husband and Elvis 8 x 10
CG280752
Added: 2022-02-27
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Milton Prell 8 x 10
CG280753
Added: 2022-02-27
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Milton Prell in his office 8 x 10
CG224999
Issued: 1971
Added: 2019-06-12
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

8 x 10 Photo of Clint Eastwood Sahara Hotel 1971 Eddy Arnold and Frank Gorshin on Marque
Pens (9) [QuickView]
Pin Backs (16) [QuickView]
Post Cards (170) [QuickView]
Record Albums (13) [QuickView]
Redemption Notices (1) [QuickView]
Room Keys (13) [QuickView]
Security Badges-Patches (7) [QuickView]
Shot Glasses (7) [QuickView]
Other Items (311) [QuickView]
Total Items (1151)

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