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ChipGuide
ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
A member of Bally's Corporation
(Click above to view other casinos in the group and items used at all casinos in the group)
3801 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 MAP
Type: Land Based
888-826-8767
Status: Closed
Open: 4/3/1957, Close: 04/02/2024
Link to Website
In September 2022, Bally's purchased the non-land assets of the Tropicana Las Vegas from GLPI and Penn Entertainment for $148 million.

On May 15, 2023, Bally's made an agreement with the Oakland Athletics MLB team for their new stadium on the site currently occupied by the Tropicana Hotel and Casino.

The Tropicana closed on April 2, 2024. It will demolished to make way for a major league baseball stadium.
TCR numbers are used by express permission of SSS Publishing
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Casino Money
Table Chips (77) [QuickView]
Limited Edition Chips (284) [QuickView]
Manufacturer Sample Chips (5) [QuickView]
CG066616
Denom: 25¢
Type: Manufacturer Sample Chips
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2012-03-08
Last Update: 2012-03-08
Color: Navy
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: HS Gold
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Alex Cilento

25¢/50¢
Hot stamp overstruck
CG021121
Denom: $1
Type: Manufacturer Sample Chips
Issued: 1972
Last Update: 2021-10-28
Color: Navy
Mold: House
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: V3532.C
Contributed by: Ernie Molinari
Updated by: Rich Burgel

Prototype, Drilled
CG254444
Denom: $5
Type: Manufacturer Sample Chips
Event: Superbowl
Issued: 1994
Added: 2020-10-29
Last Update: 2020-10-29
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Sets: Yellow / Blue
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Mftr: Paulson
Inlay: OOR-Blue
Logo: Football
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: John K. Kallman

Super Bowl XXVIII
CG202080
Denom: $5
Type: Manufacturer Sample Chips
Issued: 1995
Added: 2018-06-07
Last Update: 2018-06-09
Color: Hot Pink
Inserts: 4 Gy / 4 Pu
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Inlay: OR-Multi
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Ryan Barre

Superbowl 1995, 2nd Edition
CG137812
Denom: $5
Type: Manufacturer Sample Chips
Event: Superbowl
Issued: 1994
Added: 2014-11-27
Last Update: 2021-06-23
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Yellow/Blue
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: OOR-Blue
Logo: Football
Catalog#: N2656
Contributed by: Ronald Palomeque
Updated by: Bob Hiestand
Win Cards Chips (1) [QuickView]
No Cash Value Chips (73) [QuickView]
Roulette Chips (70) [QuickView]
Fake Chips (1) [QuickView]
Odds & Ends Chips (25) [QuickView]
CG255367 Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Event: Grand Opening
Issued: 2005
Added: 2020-11-16
Last Update: 2020-11-16
Color: White
Inserts: 3 Pink
Mold: LVNevUSA
Inlay: R-White
Contributed by: Ron Goudsmit

Grand Opening May 2005 of the Gangsters of Old Las Vegas & Brothel Museum @ Tropicana
CG255366 Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Event: Grand Opening
Issued: 2005
Added: 2020-11-16
Last Update: 2020-11-16
Color: Red
Inserts: 3 Purple
Mold: LVNevUSA
Inlay: R-White
Catalog#: E9153
Contributed by: Ron Goudsmit

Grand Opening May 2005 of the Gangsters of Old Las Vegas & Brothel Museum @ Tropicana
CG255368 Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Event: Grand Opening
Issued: 2005
Added: 2020-11-16
Color: Blue
Inserts: 3 White
Mold: LVNevUSA
Inlay: R-White
Catalog#: E9154
Contributed by: Ron Goudsmit

Grand Opening May 2005 of the Gangsters of Old Las Vegas & Brothel Museum @ Tropicana
CG072674 Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Added: 2012-04-28
Last Update: 2020-01-29
Color: Black
Inserts: 6 White
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Steve Millett

The Las Vegas Mob Experience
CG253200 Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Added: 2020-10-06
Last Update: 2020-10-06
Color: Black
Inserts: 6 White
Mold: Plain
Inlay: OOR-White
Contributed by: Fred Hempel

Historic Museum
CG064984 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 6/23/2003
Added: 2012-02-26
Last Update: 2019-09-01
Color: Black
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Chipco
Inlay: FG
Logo: CCGTCC
Catalog#: E2816
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer

11th Annual CCGTCC Convention
CG117227 Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 2004
Added: 2013-11-05
Last Update: 2013-11-05
Color: Green
Inserts: 5 sxsxs White
Mold: Plain
Inlay: OR-White
Logo: Perry Green
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith

"The Seniors" WCOP Hall of Fame
Perry Green 2004 Foxwoods
CG068306 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 2000
Added: 2012-03-18
Last Update: 2019-08-14
Color: White
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Chipco
Inlay: Satin
Catalog#: V5808
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski

8th Annual CCGTCC Convention
CG010664 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 2001
Added: 2014-03-02
Last Update: 2020-05-05
Color: Blue
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Catalog#: V9912
Contributed by: Greg Susong

9th Annual CC & GTCC Convention May 30- June 2, 2001. Held at The Tropicana Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
CG012189 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 2002
Added: 2014-03-02
Last Update: 2020-05-12
Color: Orange
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Catalog#: E2817
Contributed by: Greg Susong

10th Annual CC & GTCC Convention June 5- June 8, 2002. Held at The Tropicana Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
CG014577 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 2002
Added: 2014-03-02
Color: Orange
Mold: H&C (RHC)

10th Annual CC & GTCC Convention June 5- June 8, 2002. Held at The Tropicana Casino Las Vegas, Nevada. Numbered Edition for Volunteer recognition.
CG014578 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 2003
Added: 2015-08-19
Last Update: 2019-08-11
Color: Black
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Chipco
Contributed by: Greg Susong

11th Annual Convention, June 25-28, 2003. Numbered Edition for Volunteer recognition.
CG148789 Show Casinos Obsolete
Denom: $1.01
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 06/25/2003
Added: 2015-08-19
Color: Gray
Mold: Shell
Inlay: OOR-White
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

"$1.01011 Virtual" Advertising chip for 11th Annual CCGTCC Convention June 25-28, 2003 at Tropicana Casino, LV. Uses Las Vegas logo and promotes, "Cure Your Chip Addiction at www.oldvegaschips.com"
CG013508 Show Casinos Obsolete
Denom: $1.01
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 06/25/2003
Added: 2015-08-19
Last Update: 2019-05-15
Color: Yellow
Mold: Plain
Quantity: 500
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

"$1.01011 Virtual" Advertising chip for 11th Annual CCGTCC Convention June 25-28, 2003 at Tropicana Casino, LV. Uses Las Vegas logo and promotes, "Cure Your Chip Addiction at www.oldvegaschips.com" Rim has Limited 500 and website address.
CG014823 Show Casinos Obsolete
Denom: $1.01
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 06/25/2003
Added: 2015-08-19
Last Update: 2019-05-15
Color: Lime
Mold: Shell
Inlay: OOR-White
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

"$1.01011 Virtual" Advertising chip for 11th Annual CCGTCC Convention June 25-28, 2003 at Tropicana Casino, LV. Uses Las Vegas logo and promotes, "Cure Your Chip Addiction at www.oldvegaschips.com"
CG217740 Show Casinos Obsolete
Denom: $1.01
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 06/25/2003
Added: 2019-01-01
Last Update: 2019-05-15
Color: Red
Mold: Shell
Inlay: OOR-White
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Tim Pierce

"$1.01011 Virtual" Advertising chip for 11th Annual CCGTCC Convention June 25-28, 2003 at Tropicana Casino, LV. Uses Las Vegas logo and promotes, "Cure Your Chip Addiction at www.oldvegaschips.com"
CG136561 Show Casinos Obsolete
Denom: $1.01
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 06/25/2003
Added: 2019-06-03
Last Update: 2019-06-30
Color: Pink
Mold: Shell
Inlay: OOR-White
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

"$1.01011 Virtual" Advertising chip for 11th Annual CCGTCC Convention June 25-28, 2003 at Tropicana Casino, LV. Uses Las Vegas logo and promotes, "Cure Your Chip Addiction at www.oldvegaschips.com"
CG066658 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 1968
Added: 2012-03-08
Last Update: 2012-03-08
Color: Green
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: E2900
Contributed by: Alex Cilento

VOID
CG106879 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 1968
Added: 2013-06-08
Last Update: 2019-09-22
Color: Green
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: N3823
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Sold in Money Clip - Non-negotiable
CG106877 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 1968
Added: 2013-06-08
Last Update: 2019-09-22
Color: Green
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Sold in Money Clip - blank reverse
CG106878 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 1968
Added: 2013-06-08
Last Update: 2019-09-22
Color: Green
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Sold in Money Clip - Modified N3823, Non-negotiable removed
CG106875 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 1968
Added: 2013-06-08
Last Update: 2013-06-08
Color: Green
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: N7073
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Sold in Money Clip - Souvenir, No Value
CG066659 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 1968
Added: 2012-03-08
Last Update: 2013-06-08
Color: Green
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Alex Cilento

Sold in Money Clip - Souvenir, No Value
CG066654 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Added: 2012-03-08
Last Update: 2013-05-02
Color: Black/Orange
Inserts: 1/4 Pie
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: COG-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: TCR N6577.C2
Contributed by: Alex Cilento

Overstruck - Souvenir, T.R. King and Co., No Value
CG106876 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Type: Odds & Ends Chips
Issued: 1968
Added: 2013-06-08
Last Update: 2013-06-08
Color: Green
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fountain
Catalog#: V9922
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Sold in Money Clip - Souvenir, No Value
Slot Tokens (48) [QuickView]
Tokens - Other (10) [QuickView]
CG018265 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2000
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Brass
Contributed by: Chuck Mades

8th Annual Convention July 20-22 2000 Tropicana
CG018255 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2001
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Brass

9th Annual Convention May 31-June 2 2001 Tropicana
CG018257 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2002
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Brass

10th Annual Convention June 5-8 2002 Tropicana
CG018259 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2003
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Brass

11th Annual Convention 2003 Tropicana
CG308033 Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Added: 2023-08-14
Last Update: 2023-08-14
Color: Brass
Mftr: GDC
Contributed by: John K. Kallman

20 for 50
CG018264 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2000
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Nickel
Contributed by: Chuck Mades

8th Annual Convention July 20-22 2000 Tropicana
CG018254 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2001
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Nickel

9th Annual Convention May 31-June 2 2001 Tropicana
CG018256 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2002
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Nickel

10th Annual Convention June 5-8 2002 Tropicana
CG018258 Show Casinos Obsolete
Type: Tokens - Other
Issued: 2003
Added: 2016-11-17
Last Update: 2022-12-23
Color: Nickel

11th Annual Convention 2003 Tropicana
CG149320 Obsolete
Denom: 1
Type: Tokens - Other
Added: 2015-08-30
Last Update: 2015-08-30
Color: Nickel
Contributed by: John K. Kallman

Free Play Token
Silver Strikes (14) [QuickView]
Ticket In Ticket Outs (4) [QuickView]
Casino Equipment
Dice (8) [QuickView]
CG093974 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Added: 2012-12-07
Last Update: 2012-12-07
Color: Red
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG117062 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Added: 2013-11-01
Last Update: 2013-11-01
Color: Red
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG125986 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Added: 2014-04-18
Last Update: 2014-04-18
Color: Green
Contributed by: Joe Pavlik
CG170974 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Added: 2016-10-10
Color: Red
Contributed by: Gary Giehler

Red, current (2016) logotype
CG171146 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Added: 2016-10-13
Color: Red
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG309866 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Added: 2023-10-30
Color: Red
Contributed by: Dan Glenn

Tropicana Resort & Casino
CG310125 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Added: 2023-11-10
Color: Red
Contributed by: Dan Glenn
CG125456 Obsolete
Type: Dice
Issued: 1960s
Added: 2014-04-05
Last Update: 2014-04-05
Color: Red
Contributed by: Bill Judge
Playing Cards (12) [QuickView]
Players Club (Slot) Cards (89) [QuickView]
Player Registration Cards (2) [QuickView]
Slot Glass (3) [QuickView]
CG088792 Obsolete
Type: Slot Glass
Added: 2012-08-15
Last Update: 2013-03-12
Contributed by: Leonidas S. Tan, PhD

Slot Glass
CG126215 Obsolete
Type: Slot Glass
Added: 2014-04-23
Last Update: 2021-05-23
Contributed by: Joe Pavlik

Slot Glass
CG202801 Obsolete
Type: Slot Glass
Added: 2018-06-25
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Pete Donnelly

Slot Glass
Casino Collectibles
Ash Trays (37) [QuickView]
Business Cards (2) [QuickView]
Chip Order Cards (10) [QuickView]
Coin Buckets (4) [QuickView]
Tableware/Glassware (1) [QuickView]
Drink Coasters (2) [QuickView]
Gaming Guides (5) [QuickView]
Key Fobs (9) [QuickView]
CG238871
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2020-04-09
Last Update: 2020-12-22
Color: Green
Contributed by: James Love
Updated by: Steve Miler

Room Key
CG273380
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2021-11-03
Color: Black
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)

1-1/2" square fob, plastic - appears to be a piece of paper inside, casino logo, blue part is glittery; same on either side.
CG293690
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2022-10-14
Last Update: 2022-10-14
Color: Clear/Blue
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Clear plastic with blue writing
CG294652
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2022-10-31
Last Update: 2022-10-31
Color: Green
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Reverse Blank
CG294653
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2022-10-31
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Reverse Blank
CG294654
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2022-10-31
Color: White
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Reverse Blank
CG294658
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2022-10-31
Color: Brass
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Reverse Blank
CG317230
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2024-07-01
Color: Pink
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Reverse Blank
CG222434
Type: Key Fobs
Added: 2019-04-08
Last Update: 2020-12-22
Color: Black
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
Updated by: Steve Miler

The Island of Las Vegas - parrot on one side, silhouettes (possibly calypso band) on the other. Round, 1-1/2" diameter, brass finish but not believed to be brass interior.

Caps and a birdcage-shaped key fob with similar parrot design also exist as part of this advertising campaign.
Lighters (3) [QuickView]
Match Books (19) [QuickView]
CG093697
Type: Match Books
Added: 2012-12-05
Last Update: 2012-12-05
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG093698
Type: Match Books
Added: 2012-12-05
Last Update: 2012-12-05
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG093699
Type: Match Books
Added: 2012-12-05
Last Update: 2015-06-19
Color: White
Contributed by: Pat Fricke
CG117122
Type: Match Books
Added: 2013-11-02
Last Update: 2013-11-02
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG117188
Type: Match Books
Added: 2013-11-03
Last Update: 2013-11-03
Contributed by: Sheldon Smith
CG046756
Type: Match Books
Added: 2014-11-29
Last Update: 2014-11-29
Mftr: Universal Match
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Tropicana hotel logo but a Country Club matchcover. White with green/black/gold printing, front striker.
CG145116
Type: Match Books
Added: 2015-06-19
Last Update: 2015-06-19
Color: White
Contributed by: Pat Fricke
CG156839
Type: Match Books
Added: 2016-02-01
Color: Red
Mftr: None
Contributed by: A. J. Giametta

Silhouette gold characters promote a sports theme -- tennis and gold for daytime fun, and dancing for nightlife. Inside features restaurant selections and how to make reservations. No manufacturer listed.
CG223860
Type: Match Books
Added: 2019-05-04
Color: White
Mftr: Universal Match Co.
Contributed by: Bill Lange

Folies Bergere
CG223861
Type: Match Books
Added: 2019-05-04
Last Update: 2019-05-04
Color: White
Mftr: Universal Match Co.
Contributed by: Bill Lange

Folies Bergere
CG228184
Type: Match Books
Added: 2019-08-04
Color: Black
Mftr: Univ. West / Atlas Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG238874
Type: Match Books
Added: 2020-04-09
Color: Dark Blue
Mftr: Columbia
Contributed by: Barry Hauptman
CG241262
Type: Match Books
Added: 2020-05-10
Color: Green
Mftr: Columbia Match Co.
Logo: Fountain
Contributed by: James Love

folies berge're, gold interior
CG249124
Type: Match Books
Added: 2020-08-16
Color: Green
Mftr: Columbia Match Co.
Logo: Fountain
Contributed by: James Love

Green font on bronze interior Single line closure statement
CG249125
Type: Match Books
Added: 2020-08-16
Color: Blue
Mftr: Universal Match, Las Vegas
Logo: Fountain
Contributed by: James Love

Folies bergere '76 Single line closure statement
CG228183
Type: Match Books
Added: 2019-08-04
Last Update: 2020-10-13
Color: White
Mftr: Universal Match Co.
Contributed by: Robert Baker
CG253607
Type: Match Books
Added: 2020-10-13
Color: White
Mftr: Universal Match Co.
Contributed by: Matthew Sztym

30 match; same as CG228183 except green inside
CG314617
Type: Match Books
Added: 2024-03-28
Last Update: 2024-03-28
Color: White
Mftr: Univ. West/Atlas
Contributed by: Charles Vowell

Folies Bergere
CG306538
Type: Match Books
Added: 2023-07-11
Color: Yellow
Contributed by: Doug Deems

Inside Blank
Napkins (4) [QuickView]
CG272231
Type: Napkins
Added: 2021-10-01
Color: White
Contributed by: Tim Pierce
CG276350
Type: Napkins
Added: 2022-01-10
Contributed by: Eric Miller
CG276351
Type: Napkins
Added: 2022-01-10
Contributed by: Eric Miller
CG300749
Type: Napkins
Added: 2023-02-11
Color: White
Contributed by: Tim Pierce
Pens (3) [QuickView]
Pin Backs (2) [QuickView]
Post Cards (36) [QuickView]
Record Albums (4) [QuickView]
Redemption Notices (3) [QuickView]
Room Keys (92) [QuickView]
Shot Glasses (4) [QuickView]
Win Cards (3) [QuickView]
Win Cards Dealer's Tip Coupons (1) [QuickView]
Win Cards Program Sign-up Forms (1) [QuickView]
CG027637
Type: Win Cards Program Sign-up Forms
Added: 2010-12-14
Last Update: 2015-01-02
Contributed by: Jim Follis
Win Cards Tri-Fold Brochures (1) [QuickView]
Wooden Nickels (11) [QuickView]
Other Items (62) [QuickView]
Total Items (1045)

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