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#11

General Discussion / Social Media and the 2026 conv...

Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - May 21, 2026, 12:04 PM

PR Director Brad Smith and I wanted to share some exciting developments in the Social Media world around the show.

As few months ago we announced we were going to invite local Social Media folks for an early preview of the show at 9 am on Thursday. We have a handful coming, with a total of over 700,000 followers across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

One has already posted about the show and we hope to get more too!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EP79uQe6q/ (like and follow, please!)

We have also posted to over 100 Las Vegas oriented Facebook groups. Here are a couple of examples:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrUmMG5dr/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1T1SXS8hHw/

Don't see the post in your favorite FB group? Send us an email and we'll see if we can post there  (publicity@ccgtcc.com)

Presenter and Meet and Greet guest Jami Rodman has created a special chip for the show and sent an email about it, posted on FB ( https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HvPzKASbU/ ) and posted her tour site ( https://go.lasvegasguidedtours.com/cca-block16-live )

See you at the show!

#12

General Discussion / CCA Auction starts TONIGHT!

Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - May 19, 2026, 06:51 PM

I still need to tweak the terms and conditions, but we now have 200 items locked in for the live auction. 
You may start bidding at midnight tonight.

You can enter a max bid and let others chase you.

On the first night of our show, we will kick off live bidding in the room, starting with the highest pre-bid received at that time.

I hope everything goes smoothly. Please be patient with me and my assistants since this is the first time I've run an auction of this type.

Click here to start bidding and thank you for supporting the CCA:

https://casinocollectiblesassociation.hibid.com/

#13

General Discussion / Congratulations to James Hogg,...

Last post by Jim Follis LM-3872-53 - May 18, 2026, 02:41 PM

CCA Member, James Hogg, R-9031, has just finalized his book and will be at the CCA Convention and Show on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (time is TBD) at the MoGH Table to autograph purchased copies of his book: Las Vegas Luxury Defined - What the Mob Accidentally Taught Las Vegas About.

Congratulations, James, on becoming a bona fide author!

#14

General Discussion / We need 30+ more SP room night...

Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - May 18, 2026, 12:37 PM

Hey, everyone.  Hopefully, many of you reading this have still NOT made your hotel reservations for the CCA Convention/Show coming up next month.  We NEED around 30+ more nights booked in order to meet our contractual commitment with the South Point.

Missing this important (to the South Point and therefore, to us) target puts us in jeopardy of not being offered their facilities next year, so if you haven't booked your room at the South Point, please do it ASAP.  THIS IS THE LAST WEEK THE CODE CAN BE USED FOR PRE-BOOKING!!

Here's a link with the booking code (CAS0614):

https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2026-06-17&chain=6903&child=0&currency=USD&depart=2026-06-18&group=CAS0614&hotel=11548&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&rooms=1&src=CAS0614

Here are some other ways to help:

• If you've already booked your room, add more days before or after and enjoy Las Vegas a bit longer.  We can always use help setting up and tearing down if you need a reason to arrive early or stick around after.  I might need help shipping out auction items to remote winners as well.
• Stay for the 4 Queens Halloween Silver Strike release (new tokens in their machines on Wed June 24)
• Stay for the Silver Strikers June tournament at the 4 Queens the following weekend and book more SP nights in between
• Get friends to come to the show and book through the club link
• Bring your mother-in-law (you'll certainly want her to have her own room)
• If you used comps to book your room, re-book using our code, then have your VIP host comp your rooms at checkout
• If you used comps for your stay at SP, email your booking info (confirmation#, contract#, reservation#, etc) to convention@ccgtcc.com to let David Spragg know you're staying on property but didn't use the club code.  He might be able to get us credit for your stay.
• If you booked somewhere else, cancel and rebook at the South Point, even if it costs you a few extra dollars (this one requires a "pretty please", right?)
• If you booked elsewhere, shorten that stay at the other property and book some nights at the SP using our code.

If you have any questions, reach out to David Spragg, convention@ccgtcc.com.

Thanks -- barry

[We would like to thank all of the members that took the time to vote for the Greg Susong Award. The turn out this year was outstanding. Thank you, Barbara & Thomas HartelCo Chairmans]

#15

General Discussion / The Greg Susong Memorial Award

Last post by Tom Hertel LM-1932 - May 18, 2026, 12:26 PM

We would like to thank all of the members that took the time to vote for the Greg Susong Award. The turn out this year was outstanding.

Thank you,
Barbara & Thomas Hartel
Co Chairmans

#16

Events / Re: Summer Issue - Expected sh...

Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - May 16, 2026, 02:30 AM

I launched the preview of the auction yesterday. I wasn't going to print a catalogue because everyone can see all of the items online.

That said, I asked for feedback on the auction and two people said having a printed catalogue is going to be important to some people, so I'm going to see what I can do from within the hibid.com system to make that happen.

I can easily enough print columns from the spreadsheet I use, but there are no pictures in the spreadsheet.

Anyway, give me a few days to see what I can put together. I will be bringing my color printer to the convention, so we can do print-on-demand then if needed.

#17

Events / Re: Summer Issue - Expected sh...

Last post by Jim Steffner HLM-1508-HON - May 14, 2026, 05:25 AM

When is auction catalog due out?

[You have 8 more days to get your 2025 Ballot in. We have had a great turnout so far. You can find Ballots on the Club Webpage or use the one that was in your latest Club Magazine. All Ballots Must be Postmark or E-Mail By Deadline: May 11,2026Barbara & Thomas HartelCo-Chairmans]

#18

General Discussion / 2025 Greg Susong Memorial Awar...

Last post by Tom Hertel LM-1932 - May 04, 2026, 12:42 PM

You have 8 more days to get your 2025 Ballot in. We have had a great turnout so far. You can find Ballots on the Club Webpage or use the one that was in your latest Club Magazine.
All Ballots Must be Postmark or E-Mail By Deadline: May 11,2026
Barbara & Thomas Hartel
Co-Chairmans

#19

General Discussion / Need articles for the Summer i...

Last post by Steven Miller LM-1069-245 - Apr 26, 2026, 12:25 PM

Today is April 26th, and I am working on the magazine. I am missing many articles promised. I can see that I will need more than those promised to complete this issue. This is your magazine, no articles, it does not matter if it is printed or electronic.

#20

General Discussion / Greg Susong Memorial Award

Last post by Tom Hertel LM-1932 - Apr 20, 2026, 02:57 PM

22 more days to get your VOTE in. We have had a great turn out so far.
You can mail it in or send it by email. Ballot can be found in the latest club magazine or on the club website. Voting eands on May 11, 2026
We thank everyone for their support and voting.
Barbars & Thomas Hartel
Cochair's