More than 240 color photos of chips from 183 Galveston area establishments. The author details the history of gambling in Galveston and the people that made it happen. This is a must for the Galveston area collector. The State of Florida approved the opening of card rooms at gambling institutions that have paramutual wagering in December of 1996. Included in this 14 page guide are color pictures of each chip, opening dates of the various establishments and a pricing guide.
Maps show where each casino is located.
A collector's guide with values and casino histories. This work contains more than 800 photographs of casino ashtrays and listings for probably twice that many. Also included is a brief history of each casino and explanations of the various types and style of ashtrays. This wonderful book explores the world of gambling collectibles in a way that will inform and amuse both the novice and the established collector. A myriad of gambling items are illustrated in over 400 full-color photographs.