The Museum of Gaming History

The Museum of Gaming History is growing and we need your support. The MoGH came to life in 2014 with the showing of exhibits at the El Cortez Hotel and the Mob Museum. We are working on showing several new exhibits in the coming year. The MoGH needs your support to fund these projects. We seek to grow the hobby by expanding interest in Gaming History. Please visit the MoGH Donation page.

Museum of Gaming History
An Educational Project of The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc.
An IRS approved 501 (c) (3) Tax Exempt Not-For-Profit Corporation

Dedicated to the preservation and education of Gaming History

Gaming History - Week of September 08, 2024

September 8th

2024 - Sunday

1947 - Las Vegas, NV. Blue Heaven Club opens at 3415 South 5th Street, on the Las Vegas Strip.

1949 - Las Vegas, NV. El Rancho Rio opens at 3183 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Strip.

September 9th

2024 - Monday

1931 - Reno, NV. Hutton's Hut opened at 4245 West Fourth Street, licensed for craps, 21 and roulette. It was a restaurant that offered a dance floor, a bar and a clubroom, along with the steak and chicken dinners that it was known for. The gaming lasted for only two months, though Mr. & Mrs. Hutton continued to operate the restaurant for many years. In 1944 this was the site of the Villa Sierra, then from 1945-1946 it operated as Reno's Chicken Hut. From 1946-1952 it was Villa Sierra once again.

September 11th

2024 - Wednesday

1991 - Alton, IL. Alton Belle casino opens.

September 12th

2024 - Thursday

1973 - Reno, NV. Bonanza Square Inn opened at 4720 North Virginia St., Reno.

2001 - Metropolis, IL. Harrah's casino opens.

September 13th

2024 - Friday

1995 - Kansas City, MO. Sam's Town casino opens.

September 14th

2024 - Saturday

1993 - Gulfport. Copa Casino opens.

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