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ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
ITEM VIEW: CG284906
131 Main Street
Salinas, California
Type: Card Room
Status: Closed
Open: 1935, Close: 1991

Originally called the "Rodeo Cigar Store". First raided for illegal gambling in 1938, when a police raid interrupted a crowd listening to and wagering on horse races in a bookmaking operation (see Archive). Sold to John A. Shepherd in 1964.

T. R. King sold at least 2000 of the small crown chips in six denominations to the Rodeo Club, 131 Main Street, Salinas, California, in 1960.

Advertisement from 2/26/1935 (Salinas Morning Post).

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CG284906
Issued: 1960
Added: 2022-05-18
Contributed by: David Sarles

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