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