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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. |
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!! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !!
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.
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CG183506 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-09-04
Last Update: 2020-10-06 Color: W
Inserts: 4-Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N5160.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whelan recreation. PMSC
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CG183507 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-09-04
Last Update: 2018-03-03 Color: Yellow
Inserts: 4 sxs Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N5160.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Dick Allard recreation PMSC
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CG193496 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2018-01-25
Last Update: 2020-10-06 Color: Pink
Inserts: 4-Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: David Sarles
Artists's remake. From David Whalen's personal collection. PMSC
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CG200976 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2018-05-12
Last Update: 2018-05-12 Color: White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Doug "Cigarman" Smith
CG019045 plastic replaced
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CG183505 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-09-04
Last Update: 2020-10-06 Color: Red/Pink
Inserts: 4-Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: David Sarles
Sam Hepler recreation. PMSC
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CG223259 Denom: $2
Issued: 1986
Added: 2019-04-23
Color: Pink/Red
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PMSC
Catalog#: N6457.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Remade brass core. David Whalen recreation.
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CG223261 Denom: $2
Issued: 1986
Added: 2019-04-23
Color: Blue/White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PMSC
Catalog#: N6457.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Remade brass core. David Whalen recreation.
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CG212199 Denom: $2.50
Issued: 1986
Added: 2018-09-22
Last Update: 2018-09-26 Color: Pink
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PMSC
Catalog#: N6783.1
Contributed by: Manuel Orama
Recapped, not original color
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CG183231 Denom: $2.50
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-08-24
Last Update: 2018-05-12 Color: Green
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N6783.v
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whalen recreation. PMSC
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CG223061 Denom: $5
Issued: 2000s
Added: 2019-04-20
Color: Multi
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N5149
Contributed by: David Sarles
Early 2000's remade brass core. A Sam Hepler creation. Signed by the artist.
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CG223262 Denom: $5
Issued: 1986
Added: 2019-04-23
Last Update: 2019-04-23 Color: Multi
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PSMC
Catalog#: N5149.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Remade brass core. Dick Allard recreation. Signed.
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CG183083 Denom: $25
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-08-21
Last Update: 2021-10-17 Color: White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N6452.v
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whalen re-creation. PMSC
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CG183244 Denom: $25
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-08-24
Last Update: 2021-10-17 Color: White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N6452.v
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whalen re-creation. PMSC
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CG068810 Current Denom: $7
Issued: 1992
Added: 2012-03-22
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: CT-Casino Tokens
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Steam Train
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-001
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
Frosted and Shiny versions exist on train
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CG068809 Obsolete Denom: $7
Issued: 1992
Added: 2012-03-22
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: CT-Casino Tokens
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Stagecoach
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-002
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
Coin Aligned and Medal Aligned versions exist
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CG071723 Obsolete Denom: $7
Issued: 1993
Added: 2012-04-16
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: CT-Casino Tokens
Inlay: Silver
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-003
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
Frosted and Shiny versions exist. Also Full reeded and partial reeded versions exist. Reeded edge
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CG048572 Current Denom: $7
Issued: 1993
Added: 2023-05-14
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: CT-Casino Tokens
Inlay: Silver
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-004
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Harvey's Logo, Raised Letters, Wagon Wheel, Raised Letters
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CG177747 Obsolete Denom: $10
Event: Anniversary
Issued: 1994
Added: 2017-03-21
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: LM - Lancaster Mint
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Tower Sign
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-005
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
50th Anniversary
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CG177745 Obsolete Denom: $10
Issued: 1995
Added: 2017-03-21
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: LM - Lancaster Mint
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Desert Wagon Wh
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-006
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
The Party's At Harveys
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CG140635 Current Denom: $10
Issued: 1997
Added: 2015-03-18
Last Update: 2017-10-01 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: G-Global Minting
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Bill Cosby
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-007
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Bill Cosby
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CG141697 Obsolete Denom: $10
Issued: 1998
Added: 2018-07-16
Last Update: 2018-07-16 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: G-Global Minting
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Bill Cosby
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-008
Contributed by: Tom Deason
Harvey's Logo, Bill Cosby
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CG141699 Obsolete Denom: $10
Issued: 2000
Added: 2019-08-11
Last Update: 2019-08-11 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: G-Global Minting
Inlay: Silver
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-009
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Harvey's Logo, Lake Tahoe Grand Adventure
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CG141716 Obsolete Denom: $10
Issued: 2001
Added: 2023-05-14
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: G-Global Minting
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Steamer Tahoe
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-011
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Harvey's Logo, Steamer Tahoe 1915
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CG141725 Current Denom: $10
Issued: 2001
Added: 2020-12-31
Last Update: 2020-12-31 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: G-Global Minting
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Tahoe Tavern
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-012
Contributed by: Barney Breedlove
Harvey's Logo, Tahoe Tavern 1910
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CG141726 Obsolete Denom: $10
Issued: 2007
Added: 2019-08-11
Last Update: 2019-08-11 Color: Brass/Silver
Mftr: G-Global Minting
Inlay: Silver
Logo: WSOP
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-014
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Harvey's Logo, 2006 WSOP
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CG141821 Obsolete Denom: $40
Issued: 1994
Added: 2023-05-14
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: LM-Lancaster Mint
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Tower Sign
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-015
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Harvey's Logo, Tower Sign. $10 sized
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CG141844 Obsolete Denom: $40
Issued: 1994
Added: 2023-05-14
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: LM-Lancaster Mint
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Tower Sign
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-016
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Harvey's Logo, Tower Sign
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CG141884 Obsolete Denom: $40
Issued: 1995
Added: 2023-05-14
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: LM-Lancaster Mint
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Tower Sign
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-017
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Harvey's Logo, Desert Wagon Wheel
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CG141922 Current Denom: $40
Issued: 1997
Added: 2017-10-01
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: LM-Lancaster Mint
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Top of the Wheel
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-018
Harvey's Logo, Top of the Wheel
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CG141927 Obsolete Denom: $40
Issued: 2007
Added: 2023-05-14
Last Update: 2023-05-14 Color: Silver
Mftr: RWM-Roger Williams Mint
Inlay: Silver
Logo: Big Slick
Catalog#: SSC#:HVltnv-019
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Harvey's Logo, Big Slick - Colored
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CG240765 Added: 2020-05-03
Color: Black
Contributed by: Richard Siri
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CG240766 Added: 2020-05-03
Color: Brown
Contributed by: Richard Siri
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CG176596 Added: 2017-03-03
Last Update: 2020-05-03 Color: Red
Contributed by: Mark Freitag
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CG240763 Added: 2020-05-03
Color: Red
Contributed by: Richard Siri
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CG240764 Added: 2020-05-03
Color: Red
Contributed by: Richard Siri
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CG045386 Added: 2011-10-01
Last Update: 2011-10-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG046030 Added: 2011-10-09
Last Update: 2011-10-09 Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG115691 Added: 2013-09-28
Last Update: 2013-09-28 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG123061 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2018-01-25 Contributed by: Frank Steward
Mftr: ADSPEC RENO. NV
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CG123062 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2014-03-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG123063 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2014-03-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG123064 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2014-03-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128781 Added: 2014-06-07
Last Update: 2014-06-07 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128806 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128807 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128808 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128809 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG193550 Added: 2018-01-26
Color: Yellow
Mftr: None Listed
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
The Party's at Harveys
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CG205728 Added: 2018-08-01
Last Update: 2019-04-14 Color: Black
Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG222802 Added: 2019-04-14
Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG223687 Added: 2019-05-01
Last Update: 2020-08-06 Color: Fuchsia
Mftr: Universal Match Co.
Contributed by: Bill Lange
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CG223688 Added: 2019-05-01
Color: Red
Mftr: Pageant Match Co.
Contributed by: Bill Lange
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CG227961 Added: 2019-08-03
Color: Black/White
Mftr: Universal Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
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CG247625 Added: 2020-07-21
Color: White
Mftr: Pageant Match Inc. San Francisco
Contributed by: James Love
Block lettering
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CG247626 Event: Anniversary
Added: 2020-07-21
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: James Love
50th Anniversary
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CG248828 Added: 2020-08-12
Contributed by: Steve Passalacqua
Size 2-1/4" long X 3/4" square. Maroon match head on wood.
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CG113964 Added: 2014-03-10
Last Update: 2024-07-05 Color: Brown
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Pin Back, Bill Cosby
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CG234778 Issued: 1980
Added: 2020-01-08
Last Update: 2020-01-08 Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
Pinback button, 3" diameter. First Day Tunnel Walk.
Issued in 1980 perhaps for the opening of the tunnel under Route 50 that leads to Harrah's. This would likely have been before the bombing of Harvey's in August 1980. Reverse - blank metal.
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CG248357 Added: 2020-08-03
Contributed by: Pam Goertler
Pinback
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CG248358 Added: 2020-08-03
Last Update: 2020-08-03 Contributed by: Pam Goertler
Pinback
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CG050937 Current Added: 2013-08-27
Last Update: 2013-08-27 Color: Brown
Security Patch
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CG303101 Added: 2023-04-02
Contributed by: Eric Miller
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