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#1
General Discussion / The Caesars Palace 60th Annive...
Last post by Jim Follis LM-3872-53 - Aug 29, 2026, 09:57 AMYesterday marked the soft opening of what is being called The Caesars Palace 60th Anniversary Experience. In preparation for the Experience, Caesars Palace created a special plaque that was placed within a wreath and mounted to the wall above the entryway display case.
While pictured here, the wording is difficult to see, so I have transcribed it here.
The Caesars Palace 60th Anniversary Experience would not have been possible without the generosity, passion, and support of many individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving our remarkable history.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Sarn Family for the kind loan of treasured artifacts and memorabilia that help tell the story of Jay Sarno's extraordinary vision and the creation of Caesars Palace.
We also thank the Museum of Gaming History (MoGH) for their partnership and commitment to preserving and sharing the rich history of gaming and Las Vegas.
www.themogh.org
To the thousands of past and present Caesars Palace Team Members, we offer our deepest appreciation. The items, stories, photographs, memories, and traditions featured throughout this experience represents only a small part of the legacy you have created. For sixty years, it has been your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence that we have transformed a bold dream into one of the most recognized resorts in the world.
While this exhibit showcases artifacts from our past, the true legacy of Caesars Palace lives on through the people who have worked here, celebrated here, and welcomed guests through our doors every day.
Thank you for helping us preserve, celebrate, and share sixty years of Caesars Palace history. The story continues because of you.
While this MoGH Milestone is officially open, we are still developing the Open/Close hours.
While pictured here, the wording is difficult to see, so I have transcribed it here.
The Caesars Palace 60th Anniversary Experience would not have been possible without the generosity, passion, and support of many individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving our remarkable history.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Sarn Family for the kind loan of treasured artifacts and memorabilia that help tell the story of Jay Sarno's extraordinary vision and the creation of Caesars Palace.
We also thank the Museum of Gaming History (MoGH) for their partnership and commitment to preserving and sharing the rich history of gaming and Las Vegas.
www.themogh.org
To the thousands of past and present Caesars Palace Team Members, we offer our deepest appreciation. The items, stories, photographs, memories, and traditions featured throughout this experience represents only a small part of the legacy you have created. For sixty years, it has been your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence that we have transformed a bold dream into one of the most recognized resorts in the world.
While this exhibit showcases artifacts from our past, the true legacy of Caesars Palace lives on through the people who have worked here, celebrated here, and welcomed guests through our doors every day.
Thank you for helping us preserve, celebrate, and share sixty years of Caesars Palace history. The story continues because of you.
While this MoGH Milestone is officially open, we are still developing the Open/Close hours.
#2
Identification Help / Re: Harvey’s Wagon Wheel $5 La...
Last post by Bob Pardue CLM-0003-40 - Aug 25, 2026, 11:58 AMThe chip you show was in play at Harvey's Lake Tahoe in 1973, according to this listing on the ChipGuide:
https://chipguide.themogh.org/cg_chip_search.php?ccg=045356
Casinos don't use a severe trimming like that to cancel a chip. Instead, it was likely reshaped to fit inside a bezel. Possibly a money club with a triangular shape, or my guess is for a bolo tie with a triangular bezel.
In that condition (pretty worn) and the significant trims on 3 sides, I don't think the value would be too much. Sorry. (It's an interesting "story" piece, but that's about all IMO.)
https://chipguide.themogh.org/cg_chip_search.php?ccg=045356
Casinos don't use a severe trimming like that to cancel a chip. Instead, it was likely reshaped to fit inside a bezel. Possibly a money club with a triangular shape, or my guess is for a bolo tie with a triangular bezel.
In that condition (pretty worn) and the significant trims on 3 sides, I don't think the value would be too much. Sorry. (It's an interesting "story" piece, but that's about all IMO.)
#3
Identification Help / Harvey’s Wagon Wheel $5 Lake T...
Last post by Chipperb62 - Aug 25, 2026, 05:37 AMDoes anyone know anything about this Harvey's Wagon Wheel $5 Lake Tahoe chip? It appears to have been intentionally notched or cut around the edges. Was this a casino cancellation method? I'd also love to know the approximate date, specific issue/variety, rarity, and value. Any information about this chip or why it was altered would be greatly appreciated.
#4
General Discussion / The Trail of the MoGH adds ano...
Last post by Jim Follis LM-3872-53 - Aug 24, 2026, 09:06 PMToday was the official Set-Up day for the MoGH's Caesars Palace Milestone. The MoGH is pleased to partner with Caesars Palace in celebrating their 60th Anniversary with an Exhibit: All Hail the Glory of Caesars Palace!
The Exhibit includes over 200 items loaned to the MoGH by a variety of CCA Members, as well as a multitude of items from Caesars Palace's attic and select items from the Jay Sarno Family, which will be on display for 6-months, and potentially longer.
Further details are being developed, such as hours. But the display will be available at no cost to the public and, of course, Caesars guests and employees. The MoGH owes a debt of gratitude to CCA Member James Hogg for opening the door to the MoGH for this new Milestone.
At today's setup, James coordinated several different Departments at Caesars Palace and directly participated in placing items on loan to the MoGH into the various display cases. Also helping in this setup were Pam Focazio (MoGH Board Officer) and me.
For now, here are some pictures of where we are today. More items will be added on Wednesday of this week, just in time for Thursday's planned opening. The MoGH thanks the following CCA Members for their support in loaning material for this Milestone.
Thank you, Paul Liscio, Bob Hiestand, Archie and Brenda Black, Robert Baker, so far.
The Exhibit includes over 200 items loaned to the MoGH by a variety of CCA Members, as well as a multitude of items from Caesars Palace's attic and select items from the Jay Sarno Family, which will be on display for 6-months, and potentially longer.
Further details are being developed, such as hours. But the display will be available at no cost to the public and, of course, Caesars guests and employees. The MoGH owes a debt of gratitude to CCA Member James Hogg for opening the door to the MoGH for this new Milestone.
At today's setup, James coordinated several different Departments at Caesars Palace and directly participated in placing items on loan to the MoGH into the various display cases. Also helping in this setup were Pam Focazio (MoGH Board Officer) and me.
For now, here are some pictures of where we are today. More items will be added on Wednesday of this week, just in time for Thursday's planned opening. The MoGH thanks the following CCA Members for their support in loaning material for this Milestone.
Thank you, Paul Liscio, Bob Hiestand, Archie and Brenda Black, Robert Baker, so far.
#5
General Discussion / Re: CALL for CAESARS PALACE Me...
Last post by Jim Follis LM-3872-53 - Aug 21, 2026, 06:24 PMThe MoGH thanks Paul Liscio, Charles Kaplan, and Robert Baker for these shipments, chock full of loaners for the newest Trail of the MoGH Milestone, Caesars Palace. I await shipments from others and will post thanks as they arrive.
#6
General Discussion / CALL for CAESARS PALACE Memora...
Last post by Jim Follis LM-3872-53 - Aug 16, 2026, 08:06 AMHail to all of the casino memorabilia collectors out there, and in particular, those who are holding Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV, artifacts.
The Museum of Gaming History (MoGH) is very pleased to announce that we are teaming up with Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. Caesars Palace had its Grand Opening on August 5, 1966, and is currently installing tribute displays marking the various time periods of this famed Las Vegas Strip casino and hotel.
Already in place is "Sinatra's Steinway," a concert grand piano, which has remained unplayed since the last time Frank used it for a series of concerts in the 1970's and 1980's. Tribute displays include homage to the Boxing years, the 1980's Grand Prix (F-1) years, cocktail server uniform, Cleopatra and Julius Caesar costumes. Planned displays will include Robbie Knievel's motorcycle, the headpiece from Cleopatra's Barge, and other, original artifacts from Caesars Palace's attic and from collectors of Caesars Palace memorabilia around the World.
Truth be known, the Sun never sets on Caesars Palace memorabilia and collectibles collectors.
Already acquired for loaning purposes by the MoGH, for loaning to Caesars Palace are:
Playing Cards, Gaming Chips, Slot Machine Tokens, Employee Promotional Pin Backs (buttons), Patches (Security and Special Events), Ashtrays, Menus, Match books, Caesars Pendants (medals), key chains, room keys, Rewards cards, Gaming Guides, postcards, Stock Certificates (Lums and Caesars World), etc.
But we are in need more!
Do you have ticket stubs for concerts, boxing, OmniMax Theater, and other ticketed events? Especially from the 60's and 70's. Slot Machine glass, early Caesars Palace credit cards, employee name badges, executive employee business cards, coin buckets/cups (paper and plastic), tableware/glassware, and anything not listed that has the "Caesars Palace" name on it, or belonged to a recognizable Caesars Palace employee, guest, or associate. Evil Knievel comes to mind.
The Museum of Gaming History is an Educational Project of the Casino Collectibles Association, an IRS-accredited 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
For more details and to offer your holding(s) on a loaner basis, and to get greater details regarding protections of loaned material, please contact Jim Follis, MoGH Director, Events and Exhibits at:
GamingOre@themogh.org or Jim@GamingOre.com
Cell/text: 520.971.7909
The MoGH thanks you for your attention and interest and, ideally, your participation. Please enjoy these images of current exhibits and items offered by various collectors to be put on display soon.
The Museum of Gaming History (MoGH) is very pleased to announce that we are teaming up with Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. Caesars Palace had its Grand Opening on August 5, 1966, and is currently installing tribute displays marking the various time periods of this famed Las Vegas Strip casino and hotel.
Already in place is "Sinatra's Steinway," a concert grand piano, which has remained unplayed since the last time Frank used it for a series of concerts in the 1970's and 1980's. Tribute displays include homage to the Boxing years, the 1980's Grand Prix (F-1) years, cocktail server uniform, Cleopatra and Julius Caesar costumes. Planned displays will include Robbie Knievel's motorcycle, the headpiece from Cleopatra's Barge, and other, original artifacts from Caesars Palace's attic and from collectors of Caesars Palace memorabilia around the World.
Truth be known, the Sun never sets on Caesars Palace memorabilia and collectibles collectors.
Already acquired for loaning purposes by the MoGH, for loaning to Caesars Palace are:
Playing Cards, Gaming Chips, Slot Machine Tokens, Employee Promotional Pin Backs (buttons), Patches (Security and Special Events), Ashtrays, Menus, Match books, Caesars Pendants (medals), key chains, room keys, Rewards cards, Gaming Guides, postcards, Stock Certificates (Lums and Caesars World), etc.
But we are in need more!
Do you have ticket stubs for concerts, boxing, OmniMax Theater, and other ticketed events? Especially from the 60's and 70's. Slot Machine glass, early Caesars Palace credit cards, employee name badges, executive employee business cards, coin buckets/cups (paper and plastic), tableware/glassware, and anything not listed that has the "Caesars Palace" name on it, or belonged to a recognizable Caesars Palace employee, guest, or associate. Evil Knievel comes to mind.
The Museum of Gaming History is an Educational Project of the Casino Collectibles Association, an IRS-accredited 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
For more details and to offer your holding(s) on a loaner basis, and to get greater details regarding protections of loaned material, please contact Jim Follis, MoGH Director, Events and Exhibits at:
GamingOre@themogh.org or Jim@GamingOre.com
Cell/text: 520.971.7909
The MoGH thanks you for your attention and interest and, ideally, your participation. Please enjoy these images of current exhibits and items offered by various collectors to be put on display soon.
#7
General Discussion / Re: RECORDING - CCA Board Meet...
Last post by Bill Thompson, LM-4581-275 - Aug 05, 2026, 11:20 AMThanks for sharing this...
#8
General Discussion / Re: All Hail Caesar! Happy 60t...
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Aug 05, 2026, 10:17 AMThat is awesome news. As the guy who has had to move our display cases in and out of the storage unit to do inventory over the past year or so, the empty space will be quite welcome
My thanks to you and in particular, James Hogg, for making this happen.
My thanks to you and in particular, James Hogg, for making this happen.
#9
General Discussion / All Hail Caesar! Happy 60th An...
Last post by Jim Follis LM-3872-53 - Aug 05, 2026, 08:38 AMAll Hail Caesar!...
60 years ago today, Jay Sarno and partner opened Caesars Palace, with funds from the Teamsters Central States Pension Fund, i.e., the Mob.
In 1969, Sarno's financial advisor was accused of having Mob connections, which caused the Nevada Gaming Control Board to force Sarno into selling Caesars Palace.
Caesars was sold to the Lum's restaurant chain, owned by the Pearlman brothers. Lums then sold off their restaurants and changed their corporate name to Caesars World, which evolved into Caesars Entertainment in 2020, Caesars World was then sold to Harrah's Entertainment, which changed its name to Caesars Entertainment, which in turn was transferred to Rici Properties, and is now being acquired by Fertitta Enterprises.
Well, why is this something to post about?
It is because we wish to say Happy 60th Anniversary to Caesars Palace and thank them for inviting the Museum of Gaming History to participate in their 60th Anniversary Celebrations.
We are excited to announce that Caesars Palace will soon become another Milestone on the "Trail of the MoGH".
More details will be announced shortly, especially the MoGH's search for Caesars Palace artifacts, memorabilia, and collectibles to be assembled into the MoGH's largest yet Trail of the MoGH Exhibit.
We express our thanks and gratitude to past CCA Secretary and past MoGH Board Member, James Hogg, for his coordinative efforts to make this happen, and we look forward to working with James as he leads this project for Caesars Palace.
Jim Follis
MoGH Director Events and Exhibits
60 years ago today, Jay Sarno and partner opened Caesars Palace, with funds from the Teamsters Central States Pension Fund, i.e., the Mob.
In 1969, Sarno's financial advisor was accused of having Mob connections, which caused the Nevada Gaming Control Board to force Sarno into selling Caesars Palace.
Caesars was sold to the Lum's restaurant chain, owned by the Pearlman brothers. Lums then sold off their restaurants and changed their corporate name to Caesars World, which evolved into Caesars Entertainment in 2020, Caesars World was then sold to Harrah's Entertainment, which changed its name to Caesars Entertainment, which in turn was transferred to Rici Properties, and is now being acquired by Fertitta Enterprises.
Well, why is this something to post about?
It is because we wish to say Happy 60th Anniversary to Caesars Palace and thank them for inviting the Museum of Gaming History to participate in their 60th Anniversary Celebrations.
We are excited to announce that Caesars Palace will soon become another Milestone on the "Trail of the MoGH".
More details will be announced shortly, especially the MoGH's search for Caesars Palace artifacts, memorabilia, and collectibles to be assembled into the MoGH's largest yet Trail of the MoGH Exhibit.
We express our thanks and gratitude to past CCA Secretary and past MoGH Board Member, James Hogg, for his coordinative efforts to make this happen, and we look forward to working with James as he leads this project for Caesars Palace.
Jim Follis
MoGH Director Events and Exhibits
#10
General Discussion / RECORDING - CCA Board Meeting ...
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Aug 05, 2026, 03:48 AMFor those of you who missed the board meeting, but would like to watch it, click the link below and use the passcode if prompted. It was a pretty short one, lasting only 21 minutes. My recommendation is to watch it at 1.5x to 2x regular speed. You should be able to understand what everyone is saying. Hope to see you at the next one, scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 6 PM Pacific time.
https://zoom.us/rec/share/RoELp2HxE3cQt7_QmEpNQ_r8rUplj54DoGkVC_2-DJVJ7cJ1QoNDqCHGxSJabOUx.IYUnNdN7djAgon_g
Passcode: 7&ZRrz09
— Barry
https://zoom.us/rec/share/RoELp2HxE3cQt7_QmEpNQ_r8rUplj54DoGkVC_2-DJVJ7cJ1QoNDqCHGxSJabOUx.IYUnNdN7djAgon_g
Passcode: 7&ZRrz09
— Barry