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#11

General Discussion / ChipGuide News Service Announc...

Last post by Charles Kaplan LM-0115-048 - Jan 02, 2026, 01:15 PM

The ChipGuide News Service (CGNS) sends a daily email to subscribers with a list of all the new and updated items from the previous day. A CGNS subscription is now a ChipGuide advanced feature that is free to all CCA members.

Until now, CGNS subscriptions were available to both CCA members and non-members. If you had a CGNS subscription and are not a CCA member, you will no longer receive the daily updates. Don't think of it as something is being taken away from you, instead, realistically, you had this service for many years for free. Now CGNS requires a CCA membership. If you are not a CCA member and would like to receive daily CGNS emails and also enjoy all the other ChipGuide advanced features, please join the CCA. Collectors should support the hobby with a CCA membership. If you cannot afford a CCA membership, there is a member assistance program, contact the CCA membership officer for more info.

Also, we are in the process of improving CCA services by consolidating membership lists. CGNS emails will be sent to email address that is on file with the CCA. If you don't receive an expected CGNS email tomorrow, please check any other email accounts that you may have. You can always contact me or the CCA membership officer if you have any concerns.

#12

General Discussion / 2026 Elections and upcoming no...

Last post by Dan M R-9148 - Jan 01, 2026, 09:38 AM

My Personal Campaign Code of Conduct

Candidate for Vice President, Casino Collectables Association (2026)

Should I be nominated in the upcoming year, I pledge as a candidate for Vice President of the Casino Collectables Association, I believe elections should strengthen our organization, not divide it. To that end, I commit to the following principles throughout my campaign:

Respect for Members and Candidates
I will treat all members, candidates, and volunteers with respect. I will not engage in personal attacks, insults, or disparaging remarks about others.

Run For Ideas, Not Against People
My campaign will focus on my experience, values, and ideas for improving communication, transparency, and member involvement. I will not campaign by criticizing past decisions or accusing individuals.

Commitment to Truth and Accuracy
I will make every effort to ensure that statements I make are factual, clear, and not misleading. When discussing issues, I will do so in good faith and with context.

Encouraging Open and Civil Dialogue
I welcome questions, differing viewpoints, and constructive discussion. Disagreement is healthy when it is respectful and focused on the future of the Association.

Transparency Without Hostility
I support transparency and accountability in how the Association is run, and I believe these goals are best achieved through calm communication rather than confrontation.

Protecting the Spirit of the Association
I recognize that the Casino Collectables Association is a community built on shared passion, history, and trust. I will conduct my campaign in a way that reflects positively on the Association and encourages others to participate—including future candidates.

I hope this approach helps foster a positive and inclusive election and encourages more members to be involved in shaping the future of our club.

— Dan Madrigrano
Candidate for Vice President
Casino Collectables Association
Member R-9148

#13

General Discussion / HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

Last post by Dan M R-9148 - Dec 31, 2025, 07:37 PM

Happy New Year to everyone!!!!!!

I am excited and deeply honored to share that several members of the Casino Collectibles Association have approached me about nominating me for the position of Vice President.

I am grateful for this show of confidence and support. If formally nominated, I will enthusiastically accept and run for Vice President. I am committed to continuing my work on behalf of the Association and to helping strengthen and grow our community.

If elected, I intend to actively promote the club and its mission, with a particular focus on expanding membership and engagement from the set collectors side of the hobby. I believe there is a tremendous opportunity to bring more collectors into the fold, build stronger connections across collecting disciplines, and increase overall support for the Association.

I welcome your thoughts, questions, and support as we move forward. Thank you again to everyone who has reached out — I look forward to what we can accomplish together.

— Dan Madrigrano

[Announcing the CCA Benevolent Membership Assistance Program]

#14

General Discussion / New Membership Assistance Prog...

Last post by Mike Nawrocki R-8733 - Dec 30, 2025, 11:09 AM

Announcing the CCA Benevolent Membership Assistance Program

The Casino Collectibles Association is pleased to announce the creation of a Benevolent Membership Assistance Program, designed to help support members who may be experiencing a temporary financial hardship.

This program will provide one-time assistance to help cover CCA membership costs for 1 year for eligible members whose memberships are approaching expiration and who would otherwise be unable to renew due to financial circumstances.

The program will be funded entirely through voluntary donations from members, and these funds will only be used for membership fee dues.

Our goal with this initiative is simple: to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent valued members from remaining part of the CCA community.
By working together and supporting one another, we can help preserve the friendships, knowledge-sharing, and camaraderie that make this organization special.

Contributions will be collected by the Membership Officer, who will also serve as the point of contact for members seeking assistance. All requests will be handled discreetly and with respect for privacy.

The Membership Officer and Treasurer will work together to coordinate the financial accounting of all money collected through donations and the resulting disbursements to cover membership renewal fees.

Members who would like to make a donation are encouraged to contact the Membership Officer directly via email at Membership@ccgtcc.com or phone (832) 515-6633.

Members who are interested in obtaining help with their renewal payments should contact the Membership Officer directly via email at Membership@ccgtcc.com or phone (832) 515-6633.

Thank you for your continued support of the CCA and for helping strengthen our community.

If anyone has any questions about this program, please reach out to the Membership Officer, or any other Board Member.

#15

Identification Help / Re: Hacienda Casino Poker Chip...

Last post by chip collector - Dec 25, 2025, 10:00 PM

I've not found anything on the black chip but I have several of them when I acquired the $1 $5 $25 chips and thought maybe it was also from the Hacienda Club because the chip has a similar design and template looks to be the same. Thanks

#16

Identification Help / Re: Hacienda Casino Poker Chip...

Last post by chip collector - Dec 25, 2025, 09:55 PM

Thank You for replying, I realized after I read the post I stated Casino instead of Club. I've got several of these chips and trying to determine if there's any real value and how to market them. Thanks

#17

Identification Help / Re: Hacienda Casino Poker Chip...

Last post by Bob Pardue CLM-0003-40 - Dec 25, 2025, 01:56 PM

Just FYI, the Hacienda $1, $5 and $25 chips are from the Hacienda Club in north Las Vegas (not the one on the LV Strip). See:
https://chipguide.themogh.org/cg_chip2.php?id=NVNLHC&v=2385527811

I don't know anything about the black $100 chip

#18

Identification Help / Hacienda Casino Poker Chips

Last post by chip collector - Dec 25, 2025, 10:21 AM

Does anyone have any information on poker chips from the Hacienda Casino in Las Vegas?  I've found very little information on the internet about these chips. The Official US Casino Chip Price Guide says none of the chips have hit the market and a man in Texas owns all the chips. Any information would be appreciated! Thanks

#19

Today's... / First issue poker chips from t...

Last post by chip collector - Dec 25, 2025, 10:11 AM

Does anyone have any information on poker chips from the Hacienda Casino in Las Vegas?  I've found very little information on the internet about these chips. The Official US Casino Chip Price Guide says none of the chips have hit the market and a man in Texas owns all the chips. Any information would be appreciated! Thanks

#20

Events / 2026 Convention Flyer Announce...

Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Dec 21, 2025, 04:47 PM

Are you ready for the big reveal?  This year's convention theme incorporated into a flyer which will be used to promote the convention.  I've seen it and it's a doozy!  January 2nd is the big day and we can't wait for you to see it and share it with others.