Downtown Las Vegas casino retiring some chips

May 6, 2026 - 20:22

A historic hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas is pulling a series of its casino chips out of circulation, giving the public a limited window to cash them in. The property announced that guests and collectors have until the end of August to redeem the specific chips before they are officially retired.

The move affects a range of chip denominations that have been in use at the casino's tables and cages. While the property did not specify exactly which designs are being phased out, the announcement signals a shift in branding or security features for their gaming currency. Casino chips often get updated to incorporate new anti-counterfeiting technology or to refresh the look of the gaming floor.

For chip collectors, this creates a brief opportunity to grab the old designs before they disappear. However, the casino stressed that the chips will not hold any monetary value after the August deadline. Anyone holding onto the chips for sentimental or collection purposes should either redeem them for cash or exchange them for the new chips before the cutoff.

The downtown property has a long history in Las Vegas, and its chip designs have been a staple for regulars and tourists alike. This retirement is part of a broader trend across the city, where casinos periodically refresh their chips to stay current and secure.