La Rue 50 cent chip sold for $92.00

A La Rue 50 cent Las Vegas casino chip sold for $92.00 on December 30th of 2012.  The casino was open in the early 1950's and it was located at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South.  The location became the Sands and is currently the Venetian

Hard Rock new issue New Years 2013 $5 chip

The Hard Rock Las Vegas will be issuing their New Years 2013 chip on December 28th. They will be releasing 1,500 of the $5 casino chips

A Bonanza $5 chip sold for $953.99

A Bonanza Hotel $5 Las Vegas casino chip sold for $953.99 on December 19th of 2012.  The casino was open from 1967 to 1973 and it was located at 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Magnolia Bluffs Casino opens December 18th

Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez, Mississippi opened on December 18th of 2012.  Built upon an embankment overlooking the Mississippi River, the design for the 40,000 sf Magnolia Bluffs Casino takes full advantage of the riverfront view and embraces the concept of a glorified bayou river shack. The facility features an open gaming floor for 600 slot machines and 10 table games

Same center inlay design on all denominations

New rack of chips for The Quad

After 33 years as the Imperial Palace, the Las Vegas Strip resort has become The Quad Resort & Casino.  New rack of chips were released on December 17th of 2012 with the name change becoming official on December 20th.

It was the Flamingo Capri when Ralph Engelstad purchased the decaying property in 1971. He added buildings and a casino and reopened it a year later. In 1979, he renamed it the Imperial Palace.  Caesars acquired the Imperial Palace for $370 million in 2005.

Same center inlay design on all denominations

Before and After

Sinabar $5 casino chip sold for $280.00

A Sinabar $5 Las Vegas casino chip from the 1970's sold for $280.00 on December 15th of 2012.  The casino was located at 111 East Ogden Avenue in the downtown area

Hard Rock new issue Christmas 2012 $5 chip

The Hard Rock Las Vegas will be issuing their Christmas 2012 chip on December 14th. They will be releasing 1,500 of the $5 casino chips

Bingo Palace $1 chip sold for $59.89

A Bingo Palace $1 Las Vegas casino chip from the 1970's sold for $59.89 on December 11th of 2012.  The casino was open from 1976 to 1984 then the location became Palace Station.

New Issue Shania Twain $5 chips at Caesars Palace

In November of 2012 Caesars Palace in Las Vegas released two $5 casino chips for Shania Twain who is performing a regular show schedule at Caesars

Same back design on both chips

Silver City $5 chip sold for $293.88

A Silver City 1st issue $5 Las Vegas casino chip issued in 1975 sold for $293.88 on December 1st of 2012.  The casino closed in 1999 and they were located at 3001 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Rainbow Vicksburg becomes Lady Luck

The Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi changed its name to Lady Luck on November 30th of 2012.  Isle of Capri purchased Rainbow in 2010 from Bally Technologies for $80 million.  It will be the fifth Lady Luck facility for the St. Louis-based gaming and entertainment company

Same center inlay design on all denominations

New issue Monte Carlo Blue Man Group $5 chip

The Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas has released a Blue Man Group $5 casino chip in November of 2012.  The group moved from the Venetian Casino to now perform at the Monte Carlo on a regular show schedule

Sands $1 casino chip sold for $305.30

A Sands $1 Las Vegas casino chip sold for $305.30 on November 18th of 2012

New issue Hooters LV $1 chips

The Hooters Casino in Las Vegas has released a new $1 casino chip in November of 2012. It looks similar to the previous issue except that it is made by a different manufacturer. It's lighter in weight and has a smooth surface with no texture. The Hat & Cane marking on the previous issue is replaced by this manufacturers trademark logo (click on images for larger view)

Their previous $1 chip (2nd issue) released in 2008

Their 1st issue $1 chip released in 2006

The Rendezvous $5 chip sold for $76.00

The Rendezvous $5 Las Vegas casino chip from the 1950's sold for $76.00 on November 13th of 2012.  The casino was open from 1954 to 1964 and it was located at 3201 South 5th Street

Las Vegas Club $5 chip sold for $525.50

A Las Vegas Club $5 casino chip from the 1960's sold for $525.50 on November 11th of 2012

New issue Palms 11th Anniversary chip

The Palms Casino in Las Vegas is releasing a limited edition 11th Anniversary $5 casino chip on November 15th of 2012

Isleta Pueblo and Hard Rock to part ways

The Hard Rock name and an American Indian pueblo south of Albuquerque are parting ways.  A resort executive announced that Isleta Pueblo officials have decided to drop its affiliation with the Hard Rock brand at its casino and resort.  The casino has operated under the name Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque for three years and the pueblo has spent millions for the right to use the name.

But pueblo officials said in a recent newsletter that the owner of the franchise did not live up to a contract agreement to provide marketing, management training and services. The newsletter also said the pueblo was trying to reduce a $1 million Hard Rock franchise payment, due at the end of 2012, to $750,000.

Resort executive CEO Pamela Gallegos said in a statement that Isleta Pueblo has decided to return to its own brand to identify it in this market and with its loyal customers.  "The resort had operated under the Isleta Casino brand for over 20 years and the Pueblo believes this has a better connection in its history and culture," Gallegos said.

Four Queens $5 chip sold for $355.55

A Four Queens 1st issue $5 Las Vegas casino chip from the 1960's sold for $355.55 on November 6th of 2012

Dunes $1 casino chip sold for $81.99

The Dunes $1 Las Vegas casino chip issued in the 1980's sold for $81.99 on November 6th of 2012

Dunes $1 casino chip sold for $96.05

The Dunes $1 Las Vegas casino chip issued in the 1950's sold for $96.05 on November 6th of 2012

Fremont Hotel $5 chip sold for $460

A Fremont Hotel $5 Las Vegas casino chip from the 1950's sold for $460.00 on November 6th of 2012

El Cortez $1 chip sold for $711.00

An El Cortez $1 casino chip issued in the 1950's sold for $711.00 on November 4th of 2012

New chips at Hollywood Casino St. Louis

Harrah’s St. Louis is now officially called Hollywood Casino St. Louis on November 2nd.  The name change comes as Penn National Gaming, Inc. took over ownership of the casino and management. An all new rack of casino chips have been issued.

The casino also plans to add 435 new slot machines as part of a $61 million renovation that will be completed in 2013.  According to the company’s website, Harrah’s St. Louis casino chips can be redeemed through January 31, 2013

Same center logo design on other denominations

Before and After

New rack of chips for Aliante Casino

Station Casinos LLC's four-year run as owner or manager of the Aliante hotel-casino will officially come to an end November 1st, as the resort debuts a new name and management staff for the 200-room property in North Las Vegas.

The Aliante Station name has been removed from the property and replaced with Aliante Casino and Hotel.  An all new rack of chips have been released

Same center logo design on all denominations

Isle Cape Girardeau grand opening on Oct. 30th

Isle of Capri Casinos had the grand opening of the Isle Casino of Cape Girardeau, Missouri at 10:30 a.m. on October 30th.  Located near the Mississippi River, it will have 1,000 slot machines, 28 table games, five restaurants and a 750-seat multi-purpose room

Isle Casino Cape Girardeau will operate with Missouri's 13th, and final, casino license. The license became available in 2010 when Pinnacle Entertainment closed its President Casino on the St. Louis riverfront.

Same logo design on other denominations

New issue Four Queens Halloween 2012 chip

Four Queens in Las Vegas has released a $5 Halloween 2012 casino chip in October of 2012.  They produced 500 limited edition chips

Golden Nugget $25 chip sold for $238.05

A Golden Nugget $25 Las Vegas casino chip from the 1970's sold for $238.05 on October 25th of 2012

Caesars Palace $5 chip sold for $382.77

A Caesars Palace $5 Las Vegas casino chip sold for $382.77 on October 24th of 2012

New issue Venetian $5 & $25 Rock of Ages chips

The Venetian in Las Vegas has released two new casino chips for their stage show Rock of Ages in October of 2012.  They were released in the $5 and $25 denominations with both having the same center inlay graphics

Dunes $5 casino chip sold for $61.00

The Dunes $5 Las Vegas casino chip from the 1980's sold for $61.00 on October 21st of 2012

Hard Rock new issue Halloween 2012 $5 chip

The Hard Rock Las Vegas will be issuing their Halloween 2012 chip on October 26th. They will be releasing 1,500 of the $5 casino chips

Hard Rock new issue Guns N' Roses $25 chip

The Hard Rock Las Vegas will be issuing a Guns N' Roses commemorative casino chip on October 26th. They will be releasing 2,500 of the $25 casino chips.

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Silver Slipper $1 chip sold for $258.00

A Silver Slipper $1 Las Vegas casino chip issued in 1956 sold for $258.00 on October 15th of 2012.  The casino was open from 1950 to 1988 and was located at 3100 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Nevada Club 50 cent chip sold for $134.27

A Nevada Club 50 cent Las Vegas casino chip sold for $134.27 on October 15th of 2012.  The casino was open from 1932 to 1962 and was located at 109 - 113 East Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas.

Silver Slipper $5 chip sold for $887.77

A Silver Slipper $5 Las Vegas casino chip issued in 1956 sold for $887.77 on October 14th of 2012.  The casino was open from 1950 to 1988 and was located at 3100 Las Vegas Blvd. South

The Mint 50 cent chip sold for $56.55

The Mint 50 cent Las Vegas casino chip from the 1960's sold for $56.55 on October 14th of 2012